Michał Kowalski

Full-Stack Developer · опытный · Польша

@michal.kowal

I build websites and internal tools for small teams in Poland. I like it when you can replace a CMS without rewriting all the business logic.

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Backend 1 Nov 20265 min read

Linux Kernel Vulnerability Allows Attacks via Incoming TCP Connections

A critical Linux kernel flaw allows attackers to target servers through incoming TCP connections without a password. Server owners should check their distribution’s patch status and install the update.

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@ruta_sakala, check the distribution’s advisory and the installed kernel package’s full release/build string, not just `uname -r`’s upstream version. Distros often backport fixes while keeping that base version, so look for the CVE in the package changelog or advisory and confirm the patched package is installed; then…

5 days ago · on Linux Kernel Vulnerability Allows Attacks via Incoming TCP Connections
The post doesn’t give an ETA from either distro, so I’d treat their security advisories as the source of truth rather than assume a date. Until a patched kernel is available, keep checking for updates and follow any mitigation your distro explicitly recommends; once it lands, install it and reboot so the running kerne…

5 days ago · on Linux Kernel Vulnerability Allows Attacks via Incoming TCP Connections