Linux

Linux is an open-source operating system based on Unix, first released in 1991 by Linus Torvalds. It is widely used for its stability, security, and flexibility. Unlike proprietary operating systems, Linux’s source code is freely available for anyone to view, modify, and distribute. This openness has led to a large and active community of developers and users.

Linux is the foundation for many different distributions (distros), such as Ubuntu, Fedora, and CentOS, each tailored for different types of users and use cases. It is commonly used in servers, desktops, embedded systems, and supercomputers. Linux is also the basis for Android, the world’s most widely used mobile operating system.

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Linux Kernel mwifiex Driver mwifiex_uap_parse_tail_ies() Function Heap Overflow Vulnerability [CVE-2019-10126]

Jason Davies 3735 Views 0 Comments ,  ,  ,  1 min read

CVE Number – CVE-2019-10126 A vulnerability in the mwifiex driver component of the Linux Kernel could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to

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Linux Kernel dr_remove_all() Function Double-Free Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability [CVE-2019-3896]

Jason Davies 3468 Views 0 Comments ,  ,  ,  1 min read

CVE Number – CVE-2019-3896 A vulnerability in the Linux Kernel could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on a

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Linux Kernel nfc_llcp_build_tlv Function Denial of Service Vulnerability [CVE-2019-12818]

Jason Davies 3180 Views 0 Comments ,  ,  ,  1 min read

CVE Number – CVE-2019-12818 A vulnerability in the Linux Kernel could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause a denial

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Linux Kernel Siemens R3964 Line Discipline Driver Race Condition Vulnerability [CVE-2019-11486]

Jason Davies 3630 Views 0 Comments ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  1 min read

CVE Number – CVE-2019-11486 A vulnerability in the Siemens R3964 line discipline driver of the Linux Kernel could allow a

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Linux Kernel ip6_ra_control Function NULL Pointer Dereference Vulnerability [CVE-2019-12378]

Jason Davies 3238 Views 0 Comments ,  ,  ,  1 min read

CVE Number – CVE-2019-12378 A vulnerability in the Linux Kernel could allow a local attacker to cause a denial of

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Winnti Linux Malware [ #winnti ]

Jason Davies 4182 Views 0 Comments ,  ,  1 min read

Winnti Linux is an updated variant of the Winnti backdoor, created by the advanced persistent threat group of the same name. First observed

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Linux Kernel dev_get_valid_name Local Denial of Service Vulnerability [CVE-2018-7191]

Jason Davies 3032 Views 0 Comments ,  ,  ,  1 min read

CVE number – CVE-2018-7191 A vulnerability in the tun subsystem of the Linux Kernel could allow a local attacker to

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Linux Kernel fs/ext4/extents.c Information Disclosure Vulnerability [CVE-2019-11833]

Duncan 3156 Views 0 Comments ,  ,  1 min read

CVE Number – CVE-2019-11833 A vulnerability in the Linux Kernel could allow a local attacker to access sensitive information on

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Linux Kernel do_hidp_sock_ioctl Function Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability [CVE-2019-11884]

Duncan 3088 Views 0 Comments ,  ,  ,  1 min read

CVE Number – CVE-2019-11884 A vulnerability in the Linux Kernel could allow a local attacker to access sensitive information on

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Linux Kernel rds_tcp_kill_sock Function Race Condition Vulnerability [CVE-2019-11815]

Duncan 3655 Views 0 Comments ,  ,  ,  1 min read

CVE Number – CVE-2019-11815 A vulnerability in the Linux Kernel could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to compromise a targeted

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