Introduction to the fs Module in Node.js
The fs module, being one of the most basic to understand and use in Node.js, is the perfect entry point for getting comfortable Node.js’s core modules.
How To Use the .htaccess File
In this tutorial, you will learn how to enable, create, and use an .htaccess file, as well as some common uses and the impact on speed and security.
IBM AIX 7.1 — CVE-2019-4656 — denial of service — patch and remediation guide
🟡 Medium ⏱ 15–45 min Last verified: 7 July 2019 Affected versions: IBM AIX 7.1 📖 ~4 min read • Source: NVD CVE-2019-4656, IBM Support Bulletin CVE: CVE-2019-4656 NVD summary: IBM MQ and IBM MQ Appliance 7.1, 7.5, 8.0, 9.0 LTS, 9.1 LTS, and 9.1 CD is vulnerable to a denial of service attack […]
How To Use Form Validation in Vue
Almost every web application makes use of forms in some way, as such developers always have to tackle form validations. If you are a new developer, it can be hard deciding how best to approach this. Depending on the stack you are using, there are many of options to choose from.
How to Configure ArgoCD on SLES 15
Introduction This tutorial covers How to Configure ArgoCD on SLES 15 on SLES 15. SLES 15 (SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16) is SUSE’s enterprise-grade Linux distribution. It uses the zypper package manager, AppArmor for mandatory access control, and systemctl for service management. Prerequisites Ensure your SLES 15 system is up to date: zypper refresh && […]
FreeBSD 12 — vim-lite — multiple vulnerabilities (6 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide
🟡 Medium ⏱ 10–30 min Last verified: 7 July 2019 Affected versions: FreeBSD 12 📖 ~4 min read • Source: FreeBSD VuXML VuXML topic: vim — arbitrary command execution Related CVEs: CVE-2004-1138 CVE-2005-2368 CVE-2007-2953 CVE-2008-2712 CVE-2008-3076 CVE-2016-1248 Upstream summary: Mitre reports: vim before patch 8.0.0056 does not properly validate values for the 'filetype', 'syntax' […]
Debian 9 — kwallet-pam — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide
🟢 Low ⏱ 5–15 min Last verified: 7 July 2019 Affected versions: Debian 9 (stretch) 📖 ~4 min read • Source: Debian Security Tracker Related CVEs: CVE-2018-10380 Table of contents Symptom & Impact Environment & Reproduction Root Cause Analysis Quick Triage Step-by-Step Diagnosis Solution – Primary Fix Solution – Alternative Approaches Verification & Acceptance […]
openSUSE Tumbleweed — perl-HTML-Parser — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide
🟡 Medium ⏱ 10–30 min Last verified: 25 May 2026 Affected versions: openSUSE Tumbleweed 📖 ~4 min read • Source: SUSE advisory SUSE-SR:2009:020 (see also SUSE bugzilla) Related CVEs: CVE-2009-3627 Upstream summary: The decode_entities function in util.c in HTML-Parser before 3.63 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via an […]
How To Configure a Clustered Web Server with Varnish and Nginx on Ubuntu 13.10
This guide will demonstrate how to create a round robin two node clustered web server with Nginx and Varnish.
How to Configure Windows Server 2019 for Compliance
Introduction to Compliance Configuration on Windows Server 2019 Configuring Windows Server 2019 for compliance involves implementing technical controls that satisfy the requirements of regulatory frameworks such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks, and DISA STIGs. Compliance configuration encompasses access controls, encryption, auditing, patch management, system hardening, and documentation. Windows […]
