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How to Configure netstat and netpmon on IBM AIX 7.2 — step-by-step IBM AIX 7.2 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure netstat and netpmon 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 configure netstat and netpmon on ibm aix 7.2 on […]

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FreeBSD 12 — py31-django — multiple vulnerabilities (5 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on FreeBSD 12

FreeBSD 12 — py31-django — multiple vulnerabilities (5 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide

🟡 Medium   ⏱ 10–30 min  Last verified: 3 November 2019 Affected versions: FreeBSD 12 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: FreeBSD VuXML VuXML topic: django — multiple vulnerabilities Related CVEs: CVE-2009-3695 CVE-2010-3082 CVE-2014-0472 CVE-2014-0473 CVE-2014-0474 Upstream summary: The Django project reports: These releases address an unexpected code-execution issue, a caching issue which can expose […]

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How to Use AIX Volume Groups and Logical Volumes on IBM AIX 7.2 — step-by-step IBM AIX 7.2 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Use AIX Volume Groups and Logical Volumes 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 aix volume groups and logical volumes on ibm […]

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FreeBSD 12 — ppxp — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on FreeBSD 12

FreeBSD 12 — ppxp — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide

🟢 Low   ⏱ 5–15 min  Last verified: 3 November 2019 Affected versions: FreeBSD 12 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: FreeBSD VuXML VuXML topic: ppxp — local root exploit Related CVEs: CVE-2005-0392 Upstream summary: A Debian Advisory reports: Jens Steube discovered that ppxp, yet another PPP program, does not release root privileges when opening […]

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Arch Linux — zsh — multiple vulnerabilities (5 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Arch Linux

Arch Linux — zsh — multiple vulnerabilities (5 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide

🟠 High   ⏱ 15–60 min  Last verified: 25 May 2026 Affected versions: Arch Linux (rolling release) 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: Arch ASA ASA-201804-5 Related CVEs: CVE-2018-1100 CVE-2018-7549 CVE-2018-7548 CVE-2018-13259 CVE-2018-0502 Upstream summary: Type: arbitrary code execution. Status: Fixed. Affected: 5.4.2-2. Fixed in: 5.5-1. Group: AVG-669. Table of contents Symptom & Impact Environment […]

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How to Set Up Nexus Repository Manager on Debian 9 — step-by-step Debian 9 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Set Up Nexus Repository Manager on Debian 9

Introduction Debian 9 Stretch is built around the ethos of stability and free software. Setting up set up nexus repository manager on debian 9 on Stretch leverages the same proven Debian packaging system that powers millions of servers worldwide, while benefiting from the latest upstream releases included in the Stretch freeze. Follow each step carefully […]

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FreeBSD 12 — helm — security advisory — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on FreeBSD 12

FreeBSD 12 — helm — security advisory — patch and remediation guide

🟢 Low   ⏱ 5–15 min  Last verified: 2 November 2019 Affected versions: FreeBSD 12 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: FreeBSD VuXML VuXML topic: Helm — client unpacking chart that contains malicious content Upstream summary: Helm security notice A specially crafted chart may be able to unpack content into locations on the filesystem outside […]

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openSUSE Tumbleweed — ruby2.7-rubygem-rack — multiple vulnerabilities (2 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on openSUSE Tumbleweed

openSUSE Tumbleweed — ruby2.7-rubygem-rack — multiple vulnerabilities (2 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide

🟡 Medium   ⏱ 10–30 min  Last verified: 25 May 2026 Affected versions: openSUSE Tumbleweed 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: SUSE advisory openSUSE-SU-2019:1553-1 (see also SUSE bugzilla) Related CVEs: CVE-2018-16471 CVE-2019-16782 Upstream summary: There is a possible XSS vulnerability in Rack before 2.0.6 and 1.6.11. Carefully crafted requests can impact the data returned by […]

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How to Set Up Windows Server 2019 Network Controller — step-by-step Windows Server 2019 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Set Up Windows Server 2019 Network Controller

How to Set Up Windows Server 2019 Network Controller Network Controller is a Software Defined Networking (SDN) component available in Windows Server 2019 Datacenter edition that provides a centralized, programmable point of automation for virtual and physical network infrastructure management. Network Controller manages Hyper-V virtual networks, software load balancers, RAS Gateways, and Network Security Groups. […]

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Alpine Linux edge — libidn — multiple vulnerabilities (4 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Alpine Linux edge

Alpine Linux edge — libidn — multiple vulnerabilities (4 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide

🟡 Medium   ⏱ 10–30 min  Last verified: 25 May 2026 Affected versions: Alpine Linux edge / fixed in 1.33-r0 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: Alpine secdb entry — libidn 1.33-r0 Related CVEs: CVE-2015-8948 CVE-2016-6261 CVE-2016-6262 CVE-2016-6263 Upstream summary: Alpine main repository for vedge ships libidn 1.33-r0 which addresses CVE-2015-8948. Table of contents Symptom […]

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