Wednesday, August 25, 2010

LBK Post Dangerous Security Flaw Patched in Linux


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Dangerous Security Flaw Patched in Linux


A critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel that gives attackers access to root via X server  has been patched by Linus Torvalds. Meanwhile, kernel developer James Morris reports on the first-annual Linux Security Summit (LSS), which covered topics including usability, hardening the kernel, and API standardization.



Link: http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS7769860706.html?kc=rss

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In Case You Missed This:
Aug. 02, 2010
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Linux 2.6.35 Arrives Bearing 
Network, Multicore Gifts




Linus Torvalds released the Linux 2.6.35 kernel, adding improvements to multicore support, network scalability, memory management, power management, and Btrfs file-system I/O. 




Meanwhile, we take a peek at Linux 2.6.36, and note Linux Journal's history of the Linux Kernel, Slackware, Debian, and some 450 other distros.


Link: http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS3718896071.html?kc=rss



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