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XShell is a lightweight, kernel-level Linux shell application designed to interact directly with the operating system’s kernel, bypassing traditional shells like Bash. It features a GUI built using ...
A newly found security flaw in Ubuntu could allow attackers with physical access to bypass full disk encryption. Learn how ...
The kernel and the shell are two essential components of an operating system, each playing distinct roles. Here's how they differ: Core Component: The kernel is the core part of the operating system ...
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 ...
However, don’t expect your Linux distribution of choice to pick up that kernel that soon. For example, Ubuntu will ship with the 5.13 kennel in October (with the release of 21.10).
A new Linux NetFilter kernel flaw has been discovered, allowing unprivileged local users to escalate their privileges to root level, allowing complete control over a system. The CVE-2023-32233 ...
Its discoverer, Linux kernel developer William Liu reports he created exploits against Ubuntu 20.04 and container escape exploits against Google's hardened Container-Optimized (COS).
Chapter 9. Interfacing with Device Drivers (Continued) By Chris Simmonds. Writing a kernel device driver . Eventually, when you have exhausted all the previous user space options, you will find ...