Questions tagged [patch]
A patch is usually a new correction to already issued software, correcting bugs or adding features.
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How do I fix CVE-2026-31431 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS?
We are running a bunch of containers for a cyber security teaching environment, where students can execute arbitrary commands (unprivileged).
Our system (Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS) is affected by the ...
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Postgres database got corrupted during kernel patch activity
root@hostname:~# dmesg | tail -n 200
[ 223.850430] XFS (dm-12): Unmounting Filesystem
[ 247.989713] XFS (dm-12): Mounting V5 Filesystem
[ 248.014825] XFS (dm-12): Ending clean mount
[ 248.021340] ...
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Ubuntu & Application Software Updates - Pro Livepatch (LTS) vs. DIY
I've subscribed to the free Ubuntu Pro service and have Livepatch running (MacBook Pro 10,1, Ubuntu 24.04).
Livepatch says all good, but Settings, System, Software Updates shows stuff like kernel ...
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Ubuntu 22.04 kernel 5.15.0-160 failed to boot after install TBS5927 linux driver patch, but old kernel 5.15.0-157 work OK
I am using Ubuntu 22.04 kernel 5.15.0-160.
It failed to boot after installing the TBS5927 linux driver patch, but the old kernel 5.15.0-157 still works.
I followed instructions on their site, but it ...
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How to install specific Ubuntu deb packages, with exact version?
I want to setup a new virtual machine with some specified packages (name and version), that are provided.
For example, apache2 in version 2.2.20-1ubuntu1 with all dependencies. Even if there is a new ...
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I am a newbie just confused by the ubuntu security page
This is the ubuntu kernel version on my machine
Linux zaff 6.8.0-1021-azure #25~22.04.1-Ubuntu SMP Thu Jan 16 21:37:09 UTC 2025
x86 64 x86 64 x86 64 GNU/Linux
Which version from this link will be my ...
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How to disable Page Table Isolation to regain performance lost due to Intel CPU security hole patch?
Because of the current Intel CPU security hole issue, there is a patch expected which slows down the system performance.
How can I make sure that this patch will not be installed on my Ubuntu system?
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Patching X Server
I have an issue with keyboard shortcuts conflict (an event is triggered upon a key press instead of release). (This is a very old issue which is common for users using 2 or more keyboard layouts).
An ...
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Does php5.6 php7.4 from ppa:ondrej/php have all and latest security patches
Like the title say: Does php5.6 php7.4 from ppa:ondrej/php have all and latest security patches ?
I using Ubuntu 22
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Ubuntu server security patching
I have almost 100 Ubuntu servers running and it's airgapped. It has different packages. Is there a way to do centralized package upgrade? Right now I am patching by opening port 80 and 443 to Ubuntu ...
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Grub2 Update Problems
I am running Ubuntu 22.04LTS on a few Virtual Machines in VMWare. I'm trying to resolve a vulnerability found with Tenable (Plugin #181178).
When I download the latest version of every package from ...
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Traceroute vulnerability 22.04
Trying to look at patching this: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6478-1
Am I right in assuming this patch is only available to those with a Pro contract on the server? https://ubuntu.com/...
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is there any reason why a LTS Ubuntu distro doesn't update the patch version of the packages?
is there any reason why a LTS Ubuntu distro doesn't update the patch version of the packages?
For e.g:
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS has libsdl2-2.30.0
now SDL2 version 2.30 is at 2.30.8
Is there any reason why ...
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Bluetooth USB dongle 5.0 0a12:0001 doesn't work on Ubuntu 20.04
WIRELESS USB DONGLE - BLUETOOTH USB DONGLE - MINI 5.0 - VERSION 5.48 - 0a12:0001
So lately I bought a Bluetooth USB dongle - model no: MLT-5.0-MiNi
I'm using Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS.
1. After I connected ...
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Correct way to build kernel with hardware support fix patches - Ubuntu 22.04 LTS - 5.15.0-50
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Need a solution to apply a hardware support patch to my current working kernel in Ubuntu 22.04, so that it will fix the exact issue (here keyboard not working) without affecting other ...
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