Two flaws have available mitigations, too, but it's best to patch up.

A proposal to help Linus Torvalds keep up with patches for Linux has sparked a controversy over whether the operating system has outgrown its creator. On Monday, Rob Landley, a computer programmer, ...

Ubuntu administrators running containerized workloads have a new Linux kernel security problem to watch closely. Public ...

Federal agencies running Linux have until May 15, 2026, to patch a kernel vulnerability that lets attackers seize root access on affected systems. Miss the deadline, and the Cybersecurity and ...

Ok. Just wondering what others are doing. In our organization we have a very mature monthly patching process for our Windows desktops and servers. The Linux/Unix side is frankly a mess. Since its ...

Just what every Linux system administrator wants just before the holidays: A serious Linux kernel security bug. The Zero Day Initiative (ZDI), a zero-day security research firm, announced a new Linux ...

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. A proposed Linux kernel patch could reduce frame hitches on the Steam Deck and other AMD-based gaming hardware running Linux. In early testing using ...

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Windows systems are notorious for requiring frequent patching, but in some ways, Linux patch management is even more complicated because of the distributed nature of the OS. Desktop patching has ...