A vulnerability in the Linux kernel’s networking stack gives any user with local shell access a reliable path to full root ...

The good news is there's already a patch. The bad news is that the fix isn't available for all Linux distributions yet.

Linus Torvalds released the third release candidate (RC3) for Linux Kernel 7.1. Learn what's new in Kernel 7.1-rc3.

Learn how Fragnesia (Copy Fail 3.0) exploits a Linux kernel logic bug to achieve 100% reliable root access. Find out if your ...

The idea of a kill switch for privileged operators has been suggested by Sasha Levin, a distinguished engineer at Nvidia and ...

An even more locked-down version of the foundation most users never see.

The stable release of Linux Kernel 6.18 was officially tagged on November 30, 2025. It’s expected to become this year’s major long-term support (LTS) kernel, something many users and distributions ...

Linux 6.17 features significant CPU improvements. It addresses the eternal Spectre and Meltdown security holes. The next release, 6.18, will be a long-term support kernel. Linus Torvalds is the first ...

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Spend enough time around Android, or even PCs, and eventually, you will come across the term, “the Linux kernel.” Android uses the Linux kernel too. In fact, it’s an integral part of the way your ...

What just happened? Linux has long been the versatile open-source workhorse behind everything from web servers to Android phones. A significant milestone now enables the penguin mascot to showcase its ...

Testing is an integral and important part of any software development cycle, open or closed, and Linux kernel is no exception to that. Developer testing, integration testing, regression, and stress ...