Wireshark 4.6.6 Packet Analyzer Released with ROHC Security Fix
Wireshark 4.6.6 network protocol analyzer fixes a ROHC dissector crash, updates Npcap to 1.88, and resolves several Windows and protocol-related bugs.
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NetworkManager 1.56.1 Adds GENEVE Interface Support
NetworkManager 1.56.1 adds GENEVE interface support, persistent managed state handling, and updated nmcli and D-Bus device controls.
Wireshark 4.6.5 Packet Analyzer Fixes Dozens of Vulnerabilities
Wireshark 4.6.5 network protocol analyzer fixes dozens of vulnerabilities, including crashes, infinite loops, and memory issues.
Linux May Drop Legacy 3Com, AMD, and Xircom Ethernet Drivers
The Linux kernel may drop 18 old Ethernet drivers for ISA- and PCMCIA-era hardware as maintainers question whether the aging code still has active users.
Popular macOS Network Monitor Little Snitch Arrives on Linux
Little Snitch, long known on macOS, is now available on Linux with app-level network monitoring built around eBPF and a web-based UI.
Wireshark 4.6.4 Packet Analyzer Fixes USB HID Memory Exhaustion
Wireshark 4.6.4 network protocol analyzer resolves three security vulnerabilities, including a USB HID memory exhaustion flaw.
NetworkManager 1.56 Released with WireGuard Peer Management in nmcli
NetworkManager 1.56 adds WireGuard peer management in nmcli, enhanced DNS handling, MPTCP improvements, and various networking fixes.
NetworkManager 1.54.3 Improves Certificate Access Checks
NetworkManager 1.54.3 improves security by verifying user access to 802.1X certificates and keys used in private network connections.
NetworkManager 1.54.2 Adds Support for Reapplying SR-IOV VF Settings
NetworkManager 1.54.2 enhances SR-IOV handling by supporting the reapplication of VF settings and introduces new configuration options for the HSR protocol and interlink ports.
NetworkManager 1.54.1 Released with Global DNS Overwrite
NetworkManager 1.54.1 is out, introducing global DNS overwrite, DHCP client ID in initrd, and important bug fixes.