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How to Use and Understand Action Objects and the cloud provider API — step-by-step Programming tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Use and Understand Action Objects and the cloud provider API

In version two of the cloud provider API, each event that occurs creates [an “Action” object](https://www.progressiverobot.com/). These serve both as records of events that have occurred in the past and as a way to check the progress of an on-going event. From creating a new Droplet to transferring an image to a new region, an Action object will provide you with useful information about the event. This article will explain Action objects and show how they can be used in practice.

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SLES 15 — python311-httpx — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on SLES 15

SLES 15 — python311-httpx — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide

🔴 Critical   ⏱ 15–90 min  Last verified: 11 May 2021 Affected versions: SLES 15 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: SUSE security advisory (see also SUSE bugzilla) Related CVEs: CVE-2021-41945 Upstream summary: Encode OSS httpx < 0.23.0 is affected by improper input validation in `httpx.URL`, `httpx.Client` and some functions using `httpx.URL.copy_with`. Table of contents […]

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Amazon Linux 2 — kernel-livepatch-4.14.200-155.322 — multiple vulnerabilities (2 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Amazon Linux 2

Amazon Linux 2 — kernel-livepatch-4.14.200-155.322 — multiple vulnerabilities (2 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide

🟠 High   ⏱ 15–60 min  Last verified: 25 May 2026 Affected versions: Amazon Linux 2 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: Amazon Linux advisory ALAS2LIVEPATCH-2021-031 Related CVEs: CVE-2020-29660 CVE-2020-29661 Upstream summary: A locking inconsistency issue was discovered in the tty subsystem of the Linux kernel through 5.9.13. drivers/tty/tty_io.c and drivers/tty/tty_jobctrl.c may allow a read-after-free […]

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Debian 9 — git — multiple vulnerabilities (7 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Debian 9

Debian 9 — git — multiple vulnerabilities (7 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide

🟡 Medium   ⏱ 10–30 min  Last verified: 11 May 2021 Affected versions: Debian 9 (stretch) 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: Debian Security Tracker Related CVEs: CVE-2017-1000117 CVE-2017-14867 CVE-2018-11235 CVE-2018-17456 CVE-2019-1348 CVE-2020-11008 CVE-2020-5260 Table of contents Symptom & Impact Environment & Reproduction Root Cause Analysis Quick Triage Step-by-Step Diagnosis Solution – Primary Fix Solution […]

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Oracle Linux 8 — net-snmp — security and stability fixes — required update — diagnosis and fix on Oracle Linux 8

Oracle Linux 8 — net-snmp — security and stability fixes — required update (ELSA-2023-2969)

🟡 Medium   ⏱ 10–30 min  Last verified: 10 May 2021 Affected versions: Oracle Linux 8 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: ELSA advisory ELSA-2023-2969 Related CVEs: CVE-2022-44793 CVE-2022-44792 Table of contents Symptom & Impact Environment & Reproduction Root Cause Analysis Quick Triage Step-by-Step Diagnosis Solution – Primary Fix Solution – Alternative Approaches Verification & […]

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AlmaLinux 8 — sblim-indication_helper — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on AlmaLinux 8

AlmaLinux 8 — sblim-indication_helper — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide

🟡 Medium   ⏱ 10–30 min  Last verified: 25 May 2026 Affected versions: AlmaLinux 8 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: AlmaLinux ALSA ALBA-2019:3468 Upstream summary: For detailed information on changes in this release, see the AlmaLinux Release Notes linked from the References section. Table of contents Symptom & Impact Environment & Reproduction Root Cause […]

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How to Add a Sudo User on Oracle Linux 8 — step-by-step Oracle Linux 8 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Add a Sudo User on Oracle Linux 8

Introduction Oracle Linux 8 ships with a stable, security-hardened base that makes deploying add a sudo user on oracle linux 8 both straightforward and auditable. This tutorial covers the complete procedure for how to Add a Sudo User on Oracle Linux 8, including dnf module streams where applicable, systemd unit management, and the firewalld rules […]

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