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Tag: LTS

  • `Shellshock` bash vulnerability fix and update in case of slow or unavailable repositories

    Updated to latest kernel patch bash43-30

    You’ve heard of ShellShock, and the bash-exploits that are currently doing the rounds, across platforms, that make use of these bugs (CVE-2014-6271 and the volumes of additional updates including CVE-2014-6277, CVE-2014-7186, CVE-2014-7187 and CVE-2014-7169, but to name a few). Proofs of Concept are being collected here… The below works as a vulnerability fix for older Ubuntu LTS and non-LTS versions, Debian (eg Squeeze) as well as Fedora and RedHat/CentOS, and applies all up-to-date patches to Bash.

    bash – as a shell – is a tried and trusted component. Some legacy systems’ repositories – be they apt, yum or other – may no longer be kept up to date. Alternatively, they may not be being kept up-to-date enough for your liking. And you want to close the bash issue in the best way you know how.

    Easy workaround is a recompile of the bash shell yourself:

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  • End of life for Ubuntu versions

    In the story relating to release upgrades for Ubuntu, below the end-of-life table for the Ubutu Releases from the Ubuntu Wiki – just to have it all in one place; I’m only including the LTS (long-term support) editions, as these should be the only ones deployed on live production systems. In the meantime, Maverick Meerkat is due in October 2010, supported for 2 years. (more…)

  • Ubuntu Lucid Lynx (10.04) LTS is out

    They’ve passed their RC status and have moved into full Long-Term Release for Ubuntu Lucid Lynx — local mirrors are still showing the RC version, but it’s out!

    What’s new?

    • F-Spot replaces the GIMP
    • PiTiVi video editor added
    • GNOME 2.30
    • New themes: Ambiance and Radiance
    • New wallpaper
    • Linux kernel 2.6.32
    • New nVidia hardware driver
    • Gwibber social media application
    • Faster boot time, with a different look and feel on the bootsplash screen
    • Ubuntu One adds contacts and bookmark sharing
    • Ubuntu One music store integrated into Ryhthmbox
    • Ubuntu Software Center 2.0

    I’ve only played with the 10.04 Server edition so far, and the faster boot time is definately a big win (though some regressive network driver support still needed to be ironed out – hopefully sorted for the final release…)

    Yay!!! Well done, guys!! Thanks for a new, even more sparkly LTS!

  • Ubuntu 10.04 LTS now in beta

    Ubuntu 10.04 LTS (beta) now out…

    Ubuntu 10.04 went beta yesterday afternoon, with downloads at http://releases.ubuntu.com/10.04/, otherwise from the download mirrors.  Lucid Lynx, as it’s called, enjoys LTS support (ie 5 years out the box).

    This version promises as a better (and faster) boot experience, new themes, version 2.6.32 as the Linux kernel, Firefox as default browser — with default browser page changed to Yahoo! (that’s new!) nVidia hardware support using open source drivers has improved, and a whack of new features for the Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud have been included. (more…)