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Oracle Linux 8 — wayland security, bug fix, and — enhancement update — new behaviour and fixes — diagnosis and fix on Oracle Linux 8

Oracle Linux 8 — wayland security, bug fix, and — enhancement update — new behaviour and fixes (ELSA-2023-2786)

🟡 Medium   ⏱ 10–30 min  Last verified: 5 January 2021 Affected versions: Oracle Linux 8 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: ELSA advisory ELSA-2023-2786 Related CVEs: CVE-2021-3782 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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Ubuntu 20.04 — tcpdump — multiple vulnerabilities (2 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Ubuntu 20.04

Ubuntu 20.04 — tcpdump — multiple vulnerabilities (2 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide

🟢 Low   ⏱ 5–15 min  Last verified: 5 January 2021 Affected versions: Ubuntu 20.04 (focal) 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: Ubuntu Security Notice USN-5331-2 Related CVEs: CVE-2018-16301 CVE-2020-8037 Upstream summary: USN-5331-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in tcpdump. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Original advisory details: […]

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How to Set Up MySQL with SSL on Oracle Linux 8 — step-by-step Oracle Linux 8 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Set Up MySQL with SSL on Oracle Linux 8

Introduction Oracle Linux 8 ships with a stable, security-hardened base that makes deploying set up mysql with ssl on oracle linux 8 both straightforward and auditable. This tutorial covers the complete procedure for how to Set Up MySQL with SSL on Oracle Linux 8, including dnf module streams where applicable, systemd unit management, and the […]

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

Oracle Linux 8 — firefox — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide (ELSA-2019-0966)

🔴 Critical   ⏱ 15–90 min  Last verified: 5 January 2021 Affected versions: Oracle Linux 8 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: ELSA advisory ELSA-2019-0966 Related CVEs: CVE-2019-9810 CVE-2019-9791 CVE-2019-9796 CVE-2019-9793 CVE-2019-9795 CVE-2019-9790 Table of contents Symptom & Impact Environment & Reproduction Root Cause Analysis Quick Triage Step-by-Step Diagnosis Solution – Primary Fix Solution – […]

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

Oracle Linux 8 — firefox — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide (ELSA-2019-2663)

🔴 Critical   ⏱ 15–90 min  Last verified: 5 January 2021 Affected versions: Oracle Linux 8 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: ELSA advisory ELSA-2019-2663 Related CVEs: CVE-2019-11749 CVE-2019-11752 CVE-2019-11743 CVE-2019-11735 CVE-2019-11738 CVE-2019-11742 Table of contents Symptom & Impact Environment & Reproduction Root Cause Analysis Quick Triage Step-by-Step Diagnosis Solution – Primary Fix Solution – […]

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Oracle Linux 8 — nodejs:12 — security and stability fixes — required update — diagnosis and fix on Oracle Linux 8

Oracle Linux 8 — nodejs:12 — security and stability fixes — required update (ELSA-2021-3623)

🟠 High   ⏱ 15–60 min  Last verified: 4 January 2021 Affected versions: Oracle Linux 8 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: ELSA advisory ELSA-2021-3623 Related CVEs: CVE-2021-3672 CVE-2021-22939 CVE-2021-32804 CVE-2021-22940 CVE-2021-22931 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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How to Enable the EPEL Repository on Oracle Linux 8 — step-by-step Oracle Linux 8 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Enable the EPEL Repository on Oracle Linux 8

Introduction How to Enable the EPEL Repository on Oracle Linux 8 on Oracle Linux 8 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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How to Use iptrace for Network Tracing on IBM AIX 7.2 — step-by-step IBM AIX 7.2 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Use iptrace for Network Tracing on IBM AIX 7.2

Introduction IBM AIX 7.2 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 7.2 introduces enhanced virtualization, security hardening, and cloud integration features. This guide covers how to use iptrace for network tracing on ibm aix 7.2 […]

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Ubuntu 16.04 — libproxy — multiple vulnerabilities (2 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Ubuntu 16.04

Ubuntu 16.04 — libproxy — multiple vulnerabilities (2 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide

🟢 Low   ⏱ 5–15 min  Last verified: 4 January 2021 Affected versions: Ubuntu 16.04 (xenial) 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: Ubuntu Security Notice USN-4673-1 Related CVEs: CVE-2020-26154 CVE-2020-25219 Upstream summary: Li Fei discovered that libproxy incorrectly handled certain PAC files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a crash or execute […]

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

How to Install MariaDB on Debian 9 (DEBIAN-9-2)

Introduction How to Install MariaDB on Debian 9 is a fundamental operation for any administrator maintaining a Debian 9 Stretch server. Debian 9 Stretch 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 9. This tutorial […]

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