Vulnerability Reported: a Patch for MPlayer
Oct 02, 2008Multimedia software MPlayer notifies of security holes in the Real demuxer code that can result in arbitrary code execution.
more »Richard Stallman: Cloud Computing a Trap
Oct 01, 2008As an original founder of Open Source, Richard Stallman cautions in an interview with the British Guardian newspaper about the repercussions of cloud computing. His main objection: dependency and loss of control.
more »Update on the Intel e1000e Linux Bug
Sep 25, 2008A bug in the series 2.6.27-rc Linux kernel can permanently damage Intel's e1000e Gigabit Ethernet card. Linux distributor Mandriva offers a few suggestions -- and not only to its own customers.
more »OpenSUSE 11.1 Beta Can Damage Intel e1000e Network Cards
Sep 24, 2008The openSUSE project warns owners of systems containing the Intel e1000e gigabit Ethernet card against using the actual Beta 1 of openSUSE 11.1 instead of the Linux kernel version. The Linux version can permanently damage the card.
more »RIP 6.6 Rescue System Has New Drivers and a Forum
Sep 19, 2008The Recovery Is Possible (RIP) Linux rescue system is available in its newest version 6.6. A related web forum enables discussion among developers and users.
more »Nmap 4.75 recognizes iPhones and visualizes networks
Sep 10, 2008"If we are going to call Nmap the 'Network Mapper', it should at least be able to draw you a map of the network! " writes developer Fyodor in announcing the newest version 4.75 of the Nmap security scanner.
more »WordPress 2.6.2 released for security reasons
Sep 09, 2008Free blog software WordPress notifies of a security update in its 2.6.2 version.
more »Error in Linux Filesystemen Endangers Postfix
Aug 14, 2008Wietse Venema, the developer of Postfix, points in an advisory to a security problem in connection with the Linux and Solaris filesystems. As more recent versions of these operating systems no longer comply with the POSIX standard for links, local attackers may be able to attach files to other users' Postfix mailboxes.
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