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9 tutorials tagged with "kernel"

KSMBD Has No CVE Yet. One Count Is Six. Another Is Five.

Cyber Kendra counted six ZDI reports on Oct. 21 and 22. Another writeup counted five. As of Oct. 23, the KSMBD pair still had no CVE.

troubleshooting

Ubuntu 26.10 Says Linux 7.3. The Package Is rc6.

Phoronix and OMG Ubuntu say 26.10 ships Linux 7.3. Linuxiac and Heise say the kernel package is 7.3-rc6. Check uname before you trust the headline.

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CVE-2026-80521: Check the Kernel, Not Docker

CVE-2026-80521 is a host-kernel bug, CVSS 7.8, and Ubuntu has not shipped a fix for the vulnerable packages. Match the package name before you patch Docker.

docker

Ubuntu 24.04.5 Ships Linux 7.0. rc2 of 7.3 Is Already Loud

Canonical's fifth Noble point release puts Linux 7.0 on the install media. Torvalds called 7.3-rc2 unusually fat and joked about AI. Patch the LTS image you actually run. Do not confuse it with the mainline circus.

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CVE-2026-53362: How to Patch the IPv6 Kernel Flaw

CISA added CVE-2026-53362 to KEV after real-world exploits. Check your kernel, patch or livepatch, and mitigate IPv6 exposure on Linux servers.

linux

Linux Kernel 7.1 Is Here: What Server Administrators Need to Know

A practical breakdown of Linux Kernel 7.1's most impactful changes for server environments, covering the new NTFS driver, Landlock security improvements, power management updates, and upgrade strategies.

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Linux I/O Scheduling: Choosing the Right Scheduler for Database and Web Servers

A hands-on guide covering configuration, troubleshooting, and best practices for linux i/o scheduling - choosing the right scheduler for database and web servers.

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Linux sysctl Tuning: Kernel Parameters Every Server Admin Should Know

A hands-on guide covering configuration, troubleshooting, and best practices for linux sysctl tuning - kernel parameters every server admin should know.

linux

Linux Namespace Isolation: Understanding Container Foundations at the Kernel Level

A hands-on guide covering configuration, troubleshooting, and best practices for linux namespace isolation - understanding container foundations at the kernel level.

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