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How to Configure Collectd on Debian 9 — step-by-step Debian 9 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure Collectd on Debian 9

Introduction Deploying configure collectd on debian 9 on a Debian 9 Stretch machine is straightforward thanks to Debian’s policy-compliant packaging. Unlike rpm-based distributions, Debian stores configuration helpers in /etc/default/, uses update-rc.d for older init scripts, and provides dpkg-reconfigure for interactive package configuration. This tutorial stays on the systemd path throughout. Prerequisites You will need a […]

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Arch Linux — openjpeg2 — multiple vulnerabilities (10 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Arch Linux

Arch Linux — openjpeg2 — multiple vulnerabilities (10 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide

🟡 Medium   ⏱ 10–30 min  Last verified: 25 May 2026 Affected versions: Arch Linux (rolling release) 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: Arch ASA ASA-202012-21 Related CVEs: CVE-2020-8112 CVE-2020-6851 CVE-2020-27845 CVE-2020-27843 CVE-2020-27842 CVE-2020-27841 CVE-2020-27824 CVE-2020-27814  +2 more Upstream summary: Type: multiple issues. Status: Fixed. Affected: 2.3.1-2. Fixed in: 2.4.0-1. Group: AVG-1339. Table of contents […]

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Arch Linux — unixodbc — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Arch Linux

Arch Linux — unixodbc — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide

🟠 High   ⏱ 15–60 min  Last verified: 25 May 2026 Affected versions: Arch Linux (rolling release) 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: Arch ASA ASA-201802-14 Related CVEs: CVE-2018-7409 Upstream summary: Type: arbitrary code execution. Status: Fixed. Affected: 2.3.4-1. Fixed in: 2.3.5-1. Group: AVG-627. Table of contents Symptom & Impact Environment & Reproduction Root Cause […]

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FreeBSD 12 — sdl_image — multiple vulnerabilities (2 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on FreeBSD 12

FreeBSD 12 — sdl_image — multiple vulnerabilities (2 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide

🟢 Low   ⏱ 5–15 min  Last verified: 25 May 2026 Affected versions: FreeBSD 12 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: FreeBSD VuXML VuXML topic: sdl_image — buffer overflow vulnerabilities Related CVEs: CVE-2007-6697 CVE-2008-0544 Upstream summary: Secunia reports: Two vulnerabilities have been reported in SDL_image, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a […]

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FreeBSD 12 — unzoo — security advisory — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on FreeBSD 12

FreeBSD 12 — unzoo — security advisory — patch and remediation guide

🟢 Low   ⏱ 5–15 min  Last verified: 25 May 2026 Affected versions: FreeBSD 12 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: FreeBSD VuXML VuXML topic: unzoo — Directory Traversal Vulnerability Upstream summary: Secunia reports: Doubles has discovered a vulnerability in Unzoo, which potentially can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system. The […]

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How to Apply CIS Benchmark Hardening to Debian 10 — step-by-step Debian 10 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Apply CIS Benchmark Hardening to Debian 10

Introduction Deploying apply cis benchmark hardening to debian 10 on a Debian 10 Buster machine is straightforward thanks to Debian’s policy-compliant packaging. Unlike rpm-based distributions, Debian stores configuration helpers in /etc/default/, uses update-rc.d for older init scripts, and provides dpkg-reconfigure for interactive package configuration. This tutorial stays on the systemd path throughout. Prerequisites Before you […]

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FreeBSD 12 — drupal-pubcookie — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on FreeBSD 12

FreeBSD 12 — drupal-pubcookie — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide

🟢 Low   ⏱ 5–15 min  Last verified: 25 May 2026 Affected versions: FreeBSD 12 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: FreeBSD VuXML VuXML topic: drupal-pubcookie — authentication may be bypassed Related CVEs: CVE-2006-4717 Upstream summary: The Drupal Project reports: It is possible for a malicious user to spoof a user's identity by bypassing the […]

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Debian 9 — ldm — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Debian 9

Debian 9 — ldm — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide

🟢 Low   ⏱ 5–15 min  Last verified: 25 May 2026 Affected versions: Debian 9 (stretch) 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: Debian Security Tracker Related CVEs: CVE-2019-20373 Table of contents Symptom & Impact Environment & Reproduction Root Cause Analysis Quick Triage Step-by-Step Diagnosis Solution – Primary Fix Solution – Alternative Approaches Verification & Acceptance […]

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