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Linux Kernel
News and updates related to the Linux kernel and its security.
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Linux Kernel Receives Patch to Fortify Cryptographic Random Number Generation
The Linux kernel, a foundational component of countless computing systems worldwide, has recently received an essential security update addressing a vulnerability within its cryptographic random number generator (RNG). This patch, identified as CVE-2025-40109, aims to ensure the integrity of randomness crucial for secure operations, from encryption to digital signatures.
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CISA Confirms Linux Kernel Flaw Exploited in Ransomware Attacks
CISA confirms active exploitation of CVE-2024-1086, a Linux kernel privilege escalation flaw, in ransomware attacks, urging federal agencies to patch immediately.