Kernel Drivers

How to Add a Sudo User on CentOS Stream 9 — step-by-step CentOS Stream 9 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Add a Sudo User on CentOS Stream 9

Introduction How to Add a Sudo User on CentOS Stream 9 on CentOS Stream 9 provides administrators with a robust, enterprise-ready workflow that integrates cleanly with systemd, SELinux, firewalld, and the modern AppStream module system. In this tutorial we will walk through every step required, from package installation to verification, so that the resulting configuration […]

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Amazon Linux 2 — kernel-livepatch-5.10.177-158.645 — multiple vulnerabilities (4 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Amazon Linux 2

Amazon Linux 2 — kernel-livepatch-5.10.177-158.645 — multiple vulnerabilities (4 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-2023-141 Related CVEs: CVE-2023-2156 CVE-2023-3090 CVE-2023-35788 CVE-2023-32233 Upstream summary: A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's networking subsystem within the RPL protocol's handling. This issue results from the improper […]

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How to Deploy a Django Application on Oracle Linux 9 — step-by-step Oracle Linux 9 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Deploy a Django Application on Oracle Linux 9

Introduction Oracle Linux 9 ships with a stable, security-hardened base that makes deploying deploy a django application on oracle linux 9 both straightforward and auditable. This tutorial covers the complete procedure for how to Deploy a Django Application on Oracle Linux 9, including dnf module streams where applicable, systemd unit management, and the firewalld rules […]

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How to Install and Configure InfluxDB 2 on Debian 12 — step-by-step Debian 12 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Install and Configure InfluxDB 2 on Debian 12

Introduction This guide explains how to Install and Configure InfluxDB 2 on Debian 12 on Debian 12 Bookworm. Debian Bookworm uses systemd for service management, nftables as the underlying packet filter (with ufw or iptables front-ends still available), and AppArmor for mandatory access control. Every command is designed for a minimal Debian 12 install with […]

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

How to Configure NetworkManager on Debian 12

Introduction Deploying configure networkmanager 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 need a […]

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Amazon Linux 2023 — kernel-livepatch-6.1.34-59.116 — multiple vulnerabilities (2 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Amazon Linux 2023

Amazon Linux 2023 — kernel-livepatch-6.1.34-59.116 — multiple vulnerabilities (2 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide

🟠 High   ⏱ 15–60 min  Last verified: 25 May 2026 Affected versions: Amazon Linux 2023 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: Amazon Linux advisory ALAS2023LIVEPATCH-2023-012 Related CVEs: CVE-2023-3609 CVE-2023-3776 Upstream summary: A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's net/sched: cls_u32 component can be exploited to achieve local privilege escalation. If tcf_change_indev() fails, u32_set_parms() will […]

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How to Configure firewalld Zones on CentOS Stream 9 — step-by-step CentOS Stream 9 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure firewalld Zones on CentOS Stream 9

Introduction CentOS Stream 9 ships with a stable, security-hardened base that makes deploying configure firewalld zones on centos stream 9 both straightforward and auditable. This tutorial covers the complete procedure for how to Configure firewalld Zones on CentOS Stream 9, including dnf module streams where applicable, systemd unit management, and the firewalld rules required for […]

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How to Install Perl on Oracle Linux 9 — step-by-step Oracle Linux 9 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Install Perl on Oracle Linux 9

Introduction Oracle Linux 9 ships with a stable, security-hardened base that makes deploying install perl on oracle linux 9 both straightforward and auditable. This tutorial covers the complete procedure for how to Install Perl on Oracle Linux 9, including dnf module streams where applicable, systemd unit management, and the firewalld rules required for network-facing services. […]

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Amazon Linux 2 — kernel-livepatch-4.14.334-252.552 — multiple vulnerabilities (2 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Amazon Linux 2

Amazon Linux 2 — kernel-livepatch-4.14.334-252.552 — 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-2024-164 Related CVEs: CVE-2023-6040 CVE-2023-6606 Upstream summary: An out-of-bounds access vulnerability involving netfilter was reported and fixed as: f1082dd31fe4 (netfilter: nf_tables: Reject tables of unsupported family); While creating a new […]

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Windows Server 2019 — PowerShellGet install-module fails with repository policy is untrusted — Fix & Prevention

🟡 Medium   ⏱ 5–30 min  Last verified: 2 September 2023 Affected versions: Windows Server 2019 📖 ~1 min read Table of contents Symptom & Impact Environment & Reproduction Root Cause Analysis Quick Triage Step-by-Step Diagnosis Solution — Primary Fix Solution — Alternative Approaches Verification & Acceptance Criteria Rollback Plan Prevention & Hardening Related Errors […]

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