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FreeBSD 13 — py310-ansible — multiple vulnerabilities (4 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on FreeBSD 13

FreeBSD 13 — py310-ansible — multiple vulnerabilities (4 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide

🟡 Medium   ⏱ 10–30 min  Last verified: 10 August 2021 Affected versions: FreeBSD 13 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: FreeBSD VuXML VuXML topic: py-ansible — multiple vulnerabilities Related CVEs: CVE-2020-25635 CVE-2020-25636 CVE-2021-3532 CVE-2021-3620 Upstream summary: abeluck reports: A flaw was found in Ansible Base when using the aws_ssm connection plugin as garbage collector […]

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FreeBSD 13 — py37-twisted — multiple vulnerabilities (6 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on FreeBSD 13

FreeBSD 13 — py37-twisted — multiple vulnerabilities (6 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide

🟡 Medium   ⏱ 10–30 min  Last verified: 10 August 2021 Affected versions: FreeBSD 13 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: FreeBSD VuXML VuXML topic: py-twisted — cookie and authorization headers are leaked when following cross-origin redirects Related CVEs: CVE-2019-12387 CVE-2019-9512 CVE-2019-9514 CVE-2019-9515 CVE-2020-10108 CVE-2020-10109 Upstream summary: Twisted developers report: Cookie and Authorization headers are […]

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How to Install MinIO Object Storage on FreeBSD 13 — step-by-step FreeBSD 13 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Install MinIO Object Storage on FreeBSD 13

Introduction This guide explains how to Install MinIO Object Storage on FreeBSD 13 on FreeBSD 13. FreeBSD uses the pkg(8) binary package manager, rc.conf(5) for service startup configuration, and pf(4) as its primary packet filter. There is no SELinux or AppArmor — instead, FreeBSD provides the MAC (Mandatory Access Control) framework and Capsicum for fine-grained […]

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FreeBSD 13 — py36-matrix-synapse — multiple vulnerabilities (7 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on FreeBSD 13

FreeBSD 13 — py36-matrix-synapse — multiple vulnerabilities (7 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide

🟡 Medium   ⏱ 10–30 min  Last verified: 10 August 2021 Affected versions: FreeBSD 13 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: FreeBSD VuXML VuXML topic: py-matrix-synapse — several vulnerabilities Related CVEs: CVE-2019-5885 CVE-2020-26257 CVE-2020-26891 CVE-2021-29471 CVE-2021-39163 CVE-2021-39164 CVE-2021-41281 Upstream summary: Matrix developers report: This release patches one high severity issue affecting Synapse installations 1.47.0 and […]

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How to Tune Scheduler with schedo on IBM AIX 7.1 — step-by-step IBM AIX 7.1 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Tune Scheduler with schedo on IBM AIX 7.1

Introduction IBM AIX 7.1 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 7.1 introduces enhanced virtualization, security hardening, and cloud integration features. This guide covers how to tune scheduler with schedo on ibm aix 7.1 on […]

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

FreeBSD 13 — lbreakout — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide

🟢 Low   ⏱ 5–15 min  Last verified: 10 August 2021 Affected versions: FreeBSD 13 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: FreeBSD VuXML VuXML topic: lbreakout2 vulnerability in environment variable handling Related CVEs: CVE-2004-0158 Upstream summary: Ulf Härnhammar discovered an exploitable vulnerability in lbreakout2's environmental variable handling. In several instances, the contents of the HOME […]

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Ubuntu 20.04 — junit4 — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Ubuntu 20.04

Ubuntu 20.04 — junit4 — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide

🟢 Low   ⏱ 5–15 min  Last verified: 10 August 2021 Affected versions: Ubuntu 20.04 (focal) 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: Ubuntu Security Notice USN-4731-1 Related CVEs: CVE-2020-15250 Upstream summary: It was discovered that JUnit 4 contains a local information disclosure vulnerability. An attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain sensitive information. Table […]

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FreeBSD 13 — mozilla — multiple vulnerabilities (20 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on FreeBSD 13

FreeBSD 13 — mozilla — multiple vulnerabilities (20 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide

🟠 High   ⏱ 15–60 min  Last verified: 10 August 2021 Affected versions: FreeBSD 13 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: FreeBSD VuXML VuXML topic: mozilla — multiple vulnerabilities Related CVEs: CVE-2004-0597 CVE-2004-0598 CVE-2004-0599 CVE-2004-0717 CVE-2004-0718 CVE-2004-0721 CVE-2004-0722 CVE-2004-0757  +12 more Upstream summary: [email protected] reports: Memory safety bugs present in Firefox 134 and Thunderbird 134. […]

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Oracle Linux 8 — nodejs:14 — security and stability fixes — required update — diagnosis and fix on Oracle Linux 8

Oracle Linux 8 — nodejs:14 — security and stability fixes — required update (ELSA-2021-3666)

🟠 High   ⏱ 15–60 min  Last verified: 9 August 2021 Affected versions: Oracle Linux 8 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: ELSA advisory ELSA-2021-3666 Related CVEs: CVE-2021-22939 CVE-2021-3672 CVE-2021-32804 CVE-2021-22940 CVE-2021-32803 CVE-2021-22930 Table of contents Symptom & Impact Environment & Reproduction Root Cause Analysis Quick Triage Step-by-Step Diagnosis Solution – Primary Fix Solution – […]

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

AlmaLinux 8 — libxcb — 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-2020:1633 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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