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15 postsLinux Page Cache Vulnerability via TC Pedit: A New Exploit
Discover the Linux TC Pedit page cache exploit enabling root access. Learn about the vulnerability and its fix.
Meta Cuts Ads Latency With Open-Source sched_ext Kernel Scheduler
Meta used the open-source sched_ext BPF scheduler to fix a kernel-upgrade latency regression, cutting p99 latency 28% and saving 3.28MW fleet-wide.
Linux 7.2 Released with Cache-Aware Scheduler and USB4STREAM
Linux 7.2 ships cache-aware task scheduling, a fairer GPU scheduler, USB4STREAM support, and Btrfs performance gains.
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commitbrief.comAI Uncovers 15-Year-Old Root Vulnerability in Linux Kernel
GhostLock (CVE-2026-43499): AI tool VEGA found a 15-year-old use-after-free root exploit in Linux kernel futex code. What engineers need to patch now.
How to Configure Hibernation on Ubuntu 24.04 with a Swap File
A practical walkthrough for enabling hibernation on Ubuntu 24.04 using a swap file instead of a partition, covering GRUB, initramfs pitfalls and the new polkit rules format.
Bad Epoll Flaw Grants Root Access on Linux and Android
CVE-2026-46242, dubbed Bad Epoll, lets unprivileged local users gain root via a race-condition bug in the Linux kernel's epoll subsystem; a patch is already out.
KernelScript: Cross-Boundary Typed DSL for eBPF Applications
KernelScript presents a DSL that unifies cross-boundary relationships for eBPF applications.
Security After Remote Attestation
Explore essential measures and methods for maintaining security after remote attestation.
Linux 0.11 Rewritten in Rust, Boots on QEMU
The Linux 0.11 kernel is now rewritten in Rust and runs on QEMU. It offers enhanced types and module clarity.
Linux Fileless Execution: Process Injection and Syscalls Explained
An in-depth examination of fileless execution methods and system calls on Linux.