The APT History Command: A Game-Changer for Debian and Ubuntu System Administration

 

Discover the new built-in APT history command, a game-changer for Debian/Ubuntu system administration. Learn how it compares to DNF, its current features like history-list and history-info, and its impact on enterprise Linux DevOps workflows. 

Ubuntu 25.10 'Oracular Orangutan' Final Snapshot Released: A Deep Dive into the Questing Quokka's Last Interim Build

 

Canonical has launched the fourth and final monthly development snapshot for Ubuntu 25.10 'Oracular Orangutar,' featuring GNOME 49 on Wayland, GCC 15.2, and a frozen feature set ahead of its October 2024 release. Explore the technical specifications and update roadmap for this pivotal interim build before the Ubuntu 26.04 LTS cycle.

Critical Linux Kernel Security Update: Ubuntu 24.10 & 24.04 LTS Patches (USN-7610-2)

 

Ubuntu 24.10 & 24.04 LTS users must patch critical Linux kernel vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-38001, CVE-2025-37997, etc.) to prevent system compromise. Learn how to update and secure your systems now.

Critical Security Flaw in Ubuntu 25.04 (USN-7620-1): libfile-find-rule-perl Vulnerability Explained

 

Ubuntu 25.04, 24.10, 24.04 LTS, and 22.04 LTS face a critical security flaw (CVE-2011-10007) in libfile-find-rule-perl. Learn how malicious file names can execute arbitrary code, patch instructions, and secure your Linux system now.

Critical Flask-CORS Vulnerabilities: Patch Update Guide (CVE-2024-6839, CVE-2024-6221, CVE-2024-6866)

 

Flask-CORS vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-6839, CVE-2024-6221, CVE-2024-6866) expose sensitive data and authentication bypass risks. Learn patching steps for Ubuntu 20.04-25.04, exploit details, and how Ubuntu Pro extends security coverage.

Ubuntu 25.04 Concept ISOs Optimized for Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite Laptops: Enhanced Performance & Compatibility

 

Discover Ubuntu 25.04 Concept ISOs optimized for Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite laptops—enhanced performance, better hardware support, and smoother installation. Download now and unlock the full potential of ARM-based Linux!

Critical Security Alert: Ubuntu urllib3 Vulnerability (CVE-2025-50181 & CVE-2025-50182) – Patch Now

 

Critical Ubuntu security alert: urllib3 vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-50181 & CVE-2025-50182) expose sensitive data via redirects. Learn how to patch Ubuntu 16.04-25.04 and protect against credential theft. Includes enterprise mitigation strategies.

Critical Fig2dev Security Vulnerabilities: Patch Updates & Ubuntu Fixes (2025 Advisory)

 

Ubuntu users alert: CVE-2025-31162/3 exploits in Fig2dev can cause denial-of-service attacks. Learn patching steps, affected versions (18.04-24.10), and how Ubuntu Pro extends security coverage for 25k+ packages.

Canonical Raises RISC-V Requirements: Ubuntu 25.10 to Mandate RVA23 Profile Support

 

Canonical confirms Ubuntu 25.10 will require RISC-V RVA23 support, dropping legacy hardware. Learn what this means for developers, compatible boards, and upgrade paths for RISC-V users on Ubuntu Linux.

Critical Python Security Vulnerabilities: USN-7583-1 Patch Update (June 2025)

 

Critical Python vulnerability CVE-2025-4517 exposes Ubuntu systems to arbitrary file overwrites. Learn how to patch Python 3.12/3.13 and secure your dev environment today.

Critical Express.js Security Vulnerabilities: CVE-2024-29041 & CVE-2024-43796 Patched – Update Now

 

Critical Express.js vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-29041 & CVE-2024-43796) expose Node.js apps to phishing & XSS attacks. Learn patch instructions, mitigation strategies, and Ubuntu Pro security coverage to safeguard your web applications.

Ubuntu 25.04 Security Alert: Critical Python Vulnerability (USN-7583-1) – Patch Now to Prevent File Overwrite Attacks

 

🔒 Urgent Ubuntu Security Patch: A critical Python vulnerability (CVE-2024-12718, CVE-2025-4138) allows file overwrites—update now to prevent data loss. Affects Ubuntu 25.04, 24.10, 24.04 LTS. Learn patching steps & mitigation strategies.

Critical AMD Microcode Security Updates for Ubuntu 24.10 & 24.04 LTS: Patch CVE Vulnerabilities Now

 

Ubuntu users alert! AMD microcode vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-20584, CVE-2023-31356, CVE-2024-56161) threaten SEV-SNP confidential computing. Learn how to patch Ubuntu 24.04 LTS/24.10 with the latest firmware updates and protect against local privilege escalation attacks.

Linux 6.16 FUSE Upgrades: Performance Boosts for User-Space File Systems

 

Linux 6.16 introduces major FUSE (Filesystem in Userspace) optimizations, including writeback efficiency gains, large folio support, and faster directory reads. Discover how these kernel improvements enhance performance for cloud storage, virtualization, and enterprise file systems.

Ubuntu Security Alert: Tornado Web Server Vulnerability (CVE-2025-47287) – Patch Now

 

Critical Tornado web server vulnerability (CVE-2025-47287) affects Ubuntu 22.04-25.04—patch now to prevent denial-of-service attacks. Learn mitigation strategies and secure your Python-based applications.

AMD RDNA4 VCN5 Video Encoding/Decoding Support Lands in Mesa 25.2 for RADV Driver

 

AMD RDNA4 VCN5 video encode/decode support lands in Mesa 25.2 for RADV Vulkan, boosting 4K/8K performance on Linux. Learn how this impacts gaming, streaming & content creation with Radeon RX 9000 GPUs.

Critical Security Alert: ADOdb SQL Injection Vulnerability in Ubuntu 25.04 & 24.10 (CVE-2025-46337)

 

Critical ADOdb SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2025-46337) affects Ubuntu 25.04 & 24.10—patch now to prevent remote code execution. Learn update steps, risks, and mitigation strategies for PHP database security.

Critical .NET Security Vulnerability in Ubuntu: CVE-2025-26646 Exploit & Patch Guide

 

Ubuntu 25.04, 24.10, 24.04 LTS, and 22.04 LTS face a critical .NET spoofing risk (CVE-2025-26646). Learn how to patch affected dotnet8/*dotnet9* runtime/SDK packages and secure your Linux systems now

AMDGPU Driver Update Enhances Linux GPU Reset for RDNA Graphics Cards

 

AMDGPU engineer Alex Deucher proposes Linux kernel patches to improve GPU reset handling for RDNA1/RDNA2 GPUs, enabling smoother recovery for gaming and compute workloads. Learn how this update mirrors Windows’ stability.

Critical VMware Security Alert: CVE-2025-22247 Vulnerability in Open VM Tools (Patch Now)

 

Critical CVE-2025-22247 flaw in Open VM Tools allows privilege escalation in Ubuntu VMs. Learn patch versions for 20.04-25.04, mitigation steps, and how Ubuntu Pro extends security coverage for enterprise workloads.