After a Recent SSH Vulnerability, Systemd Reduces Dependencies
Recent sshd/xz backdoor (CVE-2024-3094 ) reveals risks in systemd's libsystemd, sparking debate on dependency reduction.
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Thunderbird Progresses with Exchange Compatibility
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Latest CachyOS Release Fixes Crucial XZ CVE, Transitions Back to X11
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Nitrux Moves to Maui Shell, Bids Farewell to KDE Plasma
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Linux Mint 22 Will Adopt PipeWire as Default Sound Server
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Flowblade 2.14 Multitrack Non-linear Video Editor Released
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Tumbleweed Users Face Urgent 2000+ Package Updates
openSUSE rebuilds the entire codebase of Tumbleweed after a backdoor discovery in the xz library. Immediate update required!
Debian Decided to Postpone the 12.6 Release
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KDE Unveils WYSIWYG Note-Taking App
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Linux Upstream XZ Tarballs Have Been Backdoored
A critical vulnerability in Linux XZ Utils (CVE-2024-3094) enables remote system breaches via SSH. Immediate action is required.