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How to Configure XFS File System on Debian 12 — step-by-step Debian 12 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure XFS File System on Debian 12

Introduction Deploying configure xfs file system on debian 12 on a Debian 12 Bookworm 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 […]

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Amazon Linux 2 — kernel-livepatch-4.14.355-280.664 — multiple vulnerabilities (2 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Amazon Linux 2

Amazon Linux 2 — kernel-livepatch-4.14.355-280.664 — 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-2025-272 Related CVEs: CVE-2023-53530 CVE-2022-49935 Upstream summary: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: qla2xxx: Use raw_smp_processor_id() instead of smp_processor_id() (CVE-2023-53530) Table of contents Symptom & […]

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AlmaLinux 8 — harfbuzz — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on AlmaLinux 8

AlmaLinux 8 — harfbuzz — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide

🟡 Medium   ⏱ 10–30 min  Last verified: 25 May 2026 Affected versions: AlmaLinux 8 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: AlmaLinux ALSA ALSA-2024:2980 Related CVEs: CVE-2023-25193 Upstream summary: HarfBuzz is an implementation of the OpenType Layout engine. Security Fix(es): * harfbuzz: allows attackers to trigger O(n^2) growth via consecutive marks (CVE-2023-25193) For more details […]

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Debian 12 — lsyncd — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Debian 12

Debian 12 — lsyncd — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide

🟢 Low   ⏱ 5–15 min  Last verified: 26 July 2023 Affected versions: Debian 12 (bookworm) 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: Debian Security Tracker Related CVEs: CVE-2014-8990 Upstream summary: default-rsyncssh.lua in Lsyncd 2.1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename. Table of contents Symptom & Impact […]

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Debian 12 — mozc — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Debian 12

Debian 12 — mozc — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide

🟢 Low   ⏱ 5–15 min  Last verified: 26 July 2023 Affected versions: Debian 12 (bookworm) 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: Debian Security Tracker Related CVEs: CVE-2013-4509 Upstream summary: The default configuration of IBUS 1.5.4, and possibly 1.5.2 and earlier, when IBus.InputPurpose.PASSWORD is not set and used with GNOME 3, does not obscure the […]

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Debian 12 — crmsh — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Debian 12

Debian 12 — crmsh — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide

🟢 Low   ⏱ 5–15 min  Last verified: 26 July 2023 Affected versions: Debian 12 (bookworm) 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: Debian Security Tracker Related CVEs: CVE-2020-35459 Upstream summary: An issue was discovered in ClusterLabs crmsh through 4.2.1. Local attackers able to call "crm history" (when "crm" is run) were able to execute commands […]

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How to Configure HashiCorp Vault on Debian 12 — step-by-step Debian 12 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure HashiCorp Vault on Debian 12

Introduction Debian 12 Bookworm is built around the ethos of stability and free software. Setting up configure hashicorp vault on debian 12 on Bookworm leverages the same proven Debian packaging system that powers millions of servers worldwide, while benefiting from the latest upstream releases included in the Bookworm freeze. Follow each step carefully and the […]

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Debian 12 — libast — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Debian 12

Debian 12 — libast — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide

🟢 Low   ⏱ 5–15 min  Last verified: 26 July 2023 Affected versions: Debian 12 (bookworm) 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: Debian Security Tracker Related CVEs: CVE-2006-0224 Upstream summary: Buffer overflow in Library of Assorted Spiffy Things (LibAST) 0.6.1 and earlier, as used in Eterm and possibly other software, allows local users to execute […]

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Debian 12 — purity — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Debian 12

Debian 12 — purity — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide

🟢 Low   ⏱ 5–15 min  Last verified: 26 July 2023 Affected versions: Debian 12 (bookworm) 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: Debian Security Tracker Related CVEs: CVE-2002-1124 Upstream summary: Multiple buffer overflows in purity 1-16 allow local users to gain privileges and modify high scores tables. Table of contents Symptom & Impact Environment & […]

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