Linux & Open Source News

Puma is a threaded HTTP 1.1 server used for running Ruby web applications. It facilitates communication between web browsers and Ruby applications, handling incoming requests and delivering responses. Recently, the...

Recently, several critical vulnerabilities were identified in the Linux kernel. These vulnerabilities could potentially allow attackers to crash systems, steal sensitive information, or even execute arbitrary code. The good news...

Several security vulnerabilities were discovered in OpenSSL, a critical library for securing communication across the internet. These vulnerabilities could be exploited by attackers to launch denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, potentially disrupting...

KDE, the developer of the popular Plasma desktop environment for Linux, has issued a warning to users regarding the installation of global themes. While these themes allow for desktop customization,...

The healthcare sector has once again found itself at the center of a storm. On February 21, Change Healthcare, a titan in healthcare support services, suffered a devastating cyberattack by...

The X.Org X Server, a fundamental component of graphical user interfaces in Linux systems, recently encountered a series of vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities, if exploited, could potentially allow attackers to crash...

ImageMagick, a popular image manipulation program and library, has been exposed to several vulnerabilities that could leave your system vulnerable to denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. In response, the Ubuntu security team...

Chromium is the open-source browser project that powers popular browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. Users of Chromium browsers on Debian 12 “Bookworm” should be aware of recently discovered...

Linus Torvalds announced the release of a new Linux kernel 6.8 on March 10, 2024. This update brings a plethora of new features and improvements, making it a significant upgrade...

BIND, also known as Berkeley Internet Name Domain, is a widely used DNS server software that translates domain names into numerical IP addresses and vice versa. BIND servers are deployed...

libgit2 is a portable, pure C implementation of the Git core methods library that allows you to use Git within your own software applications. Essentially, it enables developers to integrate...