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

How to Configure logrotate 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 logrotate on IBM AIX 7.3 with practical examples […]

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FreeBSD 13 — xscreensaver — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on FreeBSD 13

FreeBSD 13 — xscreensaver — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide

🟢 Low   ⏱ 5–15 min  Last verified: 26 September 2022 Affected versions: FreeBSD 13 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: FreeBSD VuXML VuXML topic: xscreensaver – lock bypass Related CVEs: CVE-2015-8025 Upstream summary: RedHat bugzilla reports: In dual screen configurations, unplugging one screen will cause xscreensaver to crash, leaving the screen unlocked. Table of […]

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FreeBSD 13 — py36-requests — security advisory — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on FreeBSD 13

FreeBSD 13 — py36-requests — security advisory — patch and remediation guide

🟢 Low   ⏱ 5–15 min  Last verified: 26 September 2022 Affected versions: FreeBSD 13 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: FreeBSD VuXML VuXML topic: www/py-requests — Information disclosure vulnerability Upstream summary: The Requests package before 2.20.0 for Python sends an HTTP Authorization header to an http URI upon receiving a same-hostname https-to-http redirect, which […]

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FreeBSD 13 — serf — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on FreeBSD 13

FreeBSD 13 — serf — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide

🟢 Low   ⏱ 5–15 min  Last verified: 26 September 2022 Affected versions: FreeBSD 13 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: FreeBSD VuXML VuXML topic: serf — SSL Certificate Null Byte Poisoning Related CVEs: CVE-2014-3504 Upstream summary: serf Development list reports: Serf provides APIs to retrieve information about a certificate. These APIs return the information […]

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Debian 11 — monit — multiple vulnerabilities (9 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Debian 11

Debian 11 — monit — multiple vulnerabilities (9 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide

🟡 Medium   ⏱ 10–30 min  Last verified: 26 September 2022 Affected versions: Debian 11 (bullseye) 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: Debian Security Tracker Related CVEs: CVE-2003-1083 CVE-2003-1084 CVE-2004-1897 CVE-2004-1898 CVE-2004-1899 CVE-2016-7067 CVE-2019-11454 CVE-2019-11455  +1 more Upstream summary: Stack-based buffer overflow in Monit 1.4 to 4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via […]

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FreeBSD 13 — linux-c7-tiff — multiple vulnerabilities (20 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on FreeBSD 13

FreeBSD 13 — linux-c7-tiff — multiple vulnerabilities (20 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide

🟠 High   ⏱ 15–60 min  Last verified: 26 September 2022 Affected versions: FreeBSD 13 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: FreeBSD VuXML VuXML topic: tiff — multiple vulnerabilities Related CVEs: CVE-2015-8870 CVE-2016-5652 CVE-2016-9533 CVE-2016-9534 CVE-2016-9535 CVE-2016-9536 CVE-2016-9537 CVE-2016-9540  +12 more Upstream summary: NVD reports: Please reference CVE/URL list for details Table of contents Symptom […]

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Debian 11 — sqlalchemy — multiple vulnerabilities (3 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Debian 11

Debian 11 — sqlalchemy — multiple vulnerabilities (3 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide

🟡 Medium   ⏱ 10–30 min  Last verified: 26 September 2022 Affected versions: Debian 11 (bullseye) 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: Debian Security Tracker Related CVEs: CVE-2012-0805 CVE-2019-7164 CVE-2019-7548 Upstream summary: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in SQLAlchemy before 0.7.0b4, as used in Keystone, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) […]

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Debian 11 — rspamd — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Debian 11

Debian 11 — rspamd — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide

🟢 Low   ⏱ 5–15 min  Last verified: 26 September 2022 Affected versions: Debian 11 (bullseye) 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: Debian Security Tracker Related CVEs: CVE-2017-11737 Upstream summary: interface/js/app/history.js in WebUI in Rspamd before 1.6.3 allows XSS via the Subject and Message-Id headers, which are mishandled in the history page. Table of contents […]

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Alpine Linux edge — tor — multiple vulnerabilities (13 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Alpine Linux edge

Alpine Linux edge — tor — multiple vulnerabilities (13 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide

🟠 High   ⏱ 15–60 min  Last verified: 25 May 2026 Affected versions: Alpine Linux edge / fixed in 0.4.7.8-r0 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: Alpine secdb entry — tor 0.4.7.8-r0 Related CVEs: CVE-2022-33903 CVE-2021-38385 CVE-2021-28548 CVE-2021-28549 CVE-2021-28550 CVE-2021-28089 CVE-2021-28090 CVE-2020-10592  +5 more Upstream summary: Alpine community repository for vedge ships tor 0.4.7.8-r0 which […]

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How to Install Lua on Debian 11 — step-by-step Debian 11 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Install Lua on Debian 11

Introduction This guide explains how to Install Lua on Debian 11 on Debian 11 Bullseye. Debian Bullseye 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 11 install with the standard repositories […]

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