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USN-5687-1: Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities

2022-10-19 KENNETH 0

USN-5687-1: Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities It was discovered that the SUNRPC RDMA protocol implementation in the Linux kernel did not properly calculate the header size of a RPC message payload. A local attacker could use this to expose sensitive information (kernel memory). (CVE-2022-0812) Moshe Kol, Amit Klein and Yossi Gilad discovered that the IP implementation in the Linux kernel did not provide sufficient randomization when calculating port offsets. An attacker could possibly use this to expose sensitive information. (CVE-2022-1012, CVE-2022-32296) Duoming Zhou discovered that race conditions existed in the timer handling implementation of the Linux kernel’s Rose X.25 protocol layer, resulting in use-after-free vulnerabilities. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2022-2318) Roger Pau Monné discovered that the Xen virtual block driver in the Linux kernel did not properly initialize memory pages to [ more… ]

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WordPress 6.1 Release Candidate 2 (RC2) Now Available

2022-10-19 KENNETH 0

WordPress 6.1 Release Candidate 2 (RC2) Now Available The second release candidate (RC2) for WordPress 6.1 is now available! “Release Candidate” means that this version of WordPress is ready for release and it is a key milestone in the 6.1 release cycle! Before the official release date, the community sets aside time to perform final reviews and help test. Since the WordPress ecosystem includes thousands of plugins and themes, it is important that everyone checks to see if anything has been missed along the way. That means the project would greatly benefit from your assistance. WordPress 6.1 is planned for official release on November 1st, 2022, two weeks from today.  This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it is recommended that [ more… ]

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USN-5686-1: Git vulnerabilities

2022-10-19 KENNETH 0

USN-5686-1: Git vulnerabilities Cory Snider discovered that Git incorrectly handled certain symbolic links. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause an unexpected behaviour. (CVE-2022-39253) Kevin Backhouse discovered that Git incorrectly handled certain command strings. An attacker could possibly use this issue to arbitrary code execution. (CVE-2022-39260) Source: USN-5686-1: Git vulnerabilities

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How to get the Windows 10 2022 Update

2022-10-19 KENNETH 0

How to get the Windows 10 2022 Update We know the important role your PC plays every day for hybrid work, learning, entertainment and gaming, and we are committed to supporting our customers using Windows 10. Today, we are announcing the availability of the Windows 10 2022 Update (also known as Windows 10, version 22H2). Based on customer feedback we are providing a limited scope of new features and functionality delivered via a familiar, fast and reliable update experience. Version 22H2 will continue the recent Windows 10 feature update trend of being delivered in an optimized way using servicing technology. A scoped and streamlined update Windows 10, version 22H2 will have a limited set of features focused on productivity and management. We will deliver the 2022 Update using servicing technology (like that used for the monthly update process) to meet [ more… ]

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Making the everyday easier with new experiences available in Windows 11

2022-10-19 KENNETH 0

Making the everyday easier with new experiences available in Windows 11 Today, we are excited to announce the availability of new features in Windows 11 along with some exciting new experiences to help you be your most productive and creative, while also having fun. Announced in September, these new features and experiences begin to be available today and are a continuation of our commitment and journey to deliver continuous innovation in Windows to inspire and empower you. It’s been an energizing few weeks for Windows with the launch of the Windows 11 2022 Update in 190+ countries around the world and our announcement just last week of new Surface devices. At the event, the team enjoyed showing you how Windows 11 comes to life on the new devices enabling you to participate, be seen, heard and express your creativity. If [ more… ]