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How to Configure CoreOS rkt Container Runtime on Debian 9 — step-by-step Debian 9 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure CoreOS rkt Container Runtime on Debian 9

Introduction Debian 9 Stretch is built around the ethos of stability and free software. Setting up configure coreos rkt container runtime 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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Debian 10 — dino-im — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Debian 10

Debian 10 — dino-im — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide

🟢 Low   ⏱ 5–15 min  Last verified: 6 December 2019 Affected versions: Debian 10 (buster) 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: Debian Security Tracker Related CVEs: CVE-2019-16235 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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How to Set Up Nagios Client on IBM AIX 7.1 — step-by-step IBM AIX 7.1 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Set Up Nagios Client 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 set up nagios client on ibm aix 7.1 on […]

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openSUSE Tumbleweed — python36-requests — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on openSUSE Tumbleweed

openSUSE Tumbleweed — python36-requests — vulnerability — 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-2019:1754-1 (see also SUSE bugzilla) Related CVEs: CVE-2018-18074 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, […]

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FreeBSD 12 — linux-f10-gnutls — multiple vulnerabilities (2 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on FreeBSD 12

FreeBSD 12 — linux-f10-gnutls — multiple vulnerabilities (2 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide

🟢 Low   ⏱ 5–15 min  Last verified: 5 December 2019 Affected versions: FreeBSD 12 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: FreeBSD VuXML VuXML topic: gnutls — multiple certificate verification issues Related CVEs: CVE-2014-0092 CVE-2014-1959 Upstream summary: GnuTLS project reports: A vulnerability was discovered that affects the certificate verification functions of all gnutls versions. A […]

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How to Manage Users and Groups with useradd, groupadd and passwd on RHEL 7 — step-by-step RHEL 7 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Manage Users and Groups with useradd, groupadd and passwd on RHEL 7

How to Manage Users and Groups with useradd, groupadd and passwd on RHEL 7 User and group management is one of the most fundamental administrative tasks on any Linux system. On Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, the tools for creating, modifying and maintaining user accounts are robust, flexible and follow the standard POSIX conventions. Whether […]

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FreeBSD 12 — de-openoffice — multiple vulnerabilities (2 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on FreeBSD 12

FreeBSD 12 — de-openoffice — multiple vulnerabilities (2 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide

🟢 Low   ⏱ 5–15 min  Last verified: 5 December 2019 Affected versions: FreeBSD 12 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: FreeBSD VuXML VuXML topic: openoffice — DOC document heap overflow vulnerability Related CVEs: CVE-2004-0752 CVE-2005-0941 Upstream summary: AD-LAB reports that a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in OpenOffice's handling of DOC documents. When reading […]

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openSUSE Tumbleweed — libct4 — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on openSUSE Tumbleweed

openSUSE Tumbleweed — libct4 — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide

🟠 High   ⏱ 15–60 min  Last verified: 25 May 2026 Affected versions: openSUSE Tumbleweed 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: SUSE advisory openSUSE-SU-2020:0741-1 (see also SUSE bugzilla) Related CVEs: CVE-2019-13508 Upstream summary: FreeTDS through 1.1.11 has a Buffer Overflow. Table of contents Symptom & Impact Environment & Reproduction Root Cause Analysis Quick Triage Step-by-Step […]

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FreeBSD 12 — f2c — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on FreeBSD 12

FreeBSD 12 — f2c — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide

🟢 Low   ⏱ 5–15 min  Last verified: 5 December 2019 Affected versions: FreeBSD 12 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: FreeBSD VuXML VuXML topic: f2c — insecure temporary files Related CVEs: CAN-2005-0017 Upstream summary: Javier Fernández-Sanguino Peña reports two temporary file vulnerability within f2c. The vulnerabilities are caused due to weak temporary file handling. […]

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SLES 15 — eog — multiple vulnerabilities (2 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on SLES 15

SLES 15 — eog — multiple vulnerabilities (2 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide

🟡 Medium   ⏱ 10–30 min  Last verified: 5 December 2019 Affected versions: SLES 15 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: SUSE advisory SUSE-SU-2016:2532-1 (see also SUSE bugzilla) Related CVEs: CVE-2013-7447 CVE-2016-6855 Upstream summary: Integer overflow in the gdk_cairo_set_source_pixbuf function in gdk/gdkcairo.c in GTK+ before 3.9.8, as used in eom, gnome-photos, eog, gambas3, thunar, pinpoint, […]

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