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How to Install Python 3.5 on Debian 9 — step-by-step Debian 9 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Install Python 3.5 on Debian 9

Introduction Deploying install python 3.5 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 Ensure Debian 9 […]

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Oracle Linux 8 — libarchive — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Oracle Linux 8

Oracle Linux 8 — libarchive — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide (ELSA-2023-3018)

🟢 Low   ⏱ 5–15 min  Last verified: 30 October 2022 Affected versions: Oracle Linux 8 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: ELSA advisory ELSA-2023-3018 Related CVEs: CVE-2022-36227 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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Oracle Linux 9 — lua — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Oracle Linux 9

Oracle Linux 9 — lua — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide (ELSA-2022-7329)

🟡 Medium   ⏱ 10–30 min  Last verified: 30 October 2022 Affected versions: Oracle Linux 9 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: ELSA advisory ELSA-2022-7329 Related CVEs: CVE-2022-33099 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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IBM AIX 7.3 — CVE-2020-4494 — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on IBM AIX 7.3

IBM AIX 7.3 — CVE-2020-4494 — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide

🟠 High   ⏱ 30–90 min  Last verified: 30 October 2022 Affected versions: IBM AIX 7.3 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: NVD CVE-2020-4494, IBM Support Bulletin CVE: CVE-2020-4494 NVD summary: IBM Spectrum Protect Client 8.1.7.0 through 8.1.9.1 (Linux and Windows), 8.1.9.0 trough 8.1.9.1 (AIX) and IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management 8.1.7.0 through 8.1.9.1 […]

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SLES 15 — kernel-docs — multiple vulnerabilities (20 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on SLES 15

SLES 15 — kernel-docs — multiple vulnerabilities (20 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide

🔴 Critical   ⏱ 15–90 min  Last verified: 30 October 2022 Affected versions: SLES 15 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: SUSE advisory SUSE-SA:2011:019 (see also SUSE bugzilla) Related CVEs: CVE-2011-1180 CVE-2022-2991 CVE-2021-39713 CVE-2020-0433 CVE-2021-0935 CVE-2021-23133 CVE-2018-25020 CVE-2020-0429  +12 more Upstream summary: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the iriap_getvaluebyclass_indication function in net/irda/iriap.c in the Linux […]

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How to Configure PostgreSQL Remote Access on Debian 11 — step-by-step Debian 11 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure PostgreSQL Remote Access on Debian 11

Introduction How to Configure PostgreSQL Remote Access on Debian 11 is a fundamental operation for any administrator maintaining a Debian 11 Bullseye server. Debian 11 Bullseye ships with the Linux 6.12 kernel, updated toolchains, and a fully refreshed package archive — meaning version numbers, configuration file paths, and some dependency chains differ from Debian 11. […]

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Debian 9 Permissions Changed Incorrectly After Recursive chmod

🟠 High   ⏱ 5–30 min  Last verified: 29 October 2022 Affected versions: Debian 9 📖 ~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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IBM AIX 7.2 — CVE-2022-47984 — sql injection — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on IBM AIX 7.2

IBM AIX 7.2 — CVE-2022-47984 — sql injection — patch and remediation guide

🟡 Medium   ⏱ 15–45 min  Last verified: 29 October 2022 Affected versions: IBM AIX 7.2 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: NVD CVE-2022-47984, IBM Support Bulletin CVE: CVE-2022-47984 NVD summary: IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 is vulnerable to SQL injection. A remote attacker could send specially crafted SQL statements, which could allow the attacker […]

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How to Configure Network Interfaces on IBM AIX 7.3 — step-by-step IBM AIX 7.3 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure Network Interfaces on IBM AIX 7.3

Introduction IBM AIX 7.3 is the latest release of IBM’s enterprise-grade UNIX operating system, running on IBM Power Systems hardware. Known for its reliability, security, and performance in mission-critical environments, AIX 7.3 introduces enhanced virtualization, security hardening, and cloud integration features. This guide covers how to configure network interfaces on IBM AIX 7.3 with practical […]

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IBM AIX 7.3 — CVE-1999-0112 — buffer overflow — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on IBM AIX 7.3

IBM AIX 7.3 — CVE-1999-0112 — buffer overflow — patch and remediation guide

🟠 High   ⏱ 30–90 min  Last verified: 29 October 2022 Affected versions: IBM AIX 7.3 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: NVD CVE-1999-0112, IBM PSIRT advisory page CVE: CVE-1999-0112 NVD summary: Buffer overflow in AIX dtterm program for the CDE. References: exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/878   exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/878 Table of contents Symptom & Impact Environment & Reproduction Root […]

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