Linux NewsGood Job Dell and Lenovo! Hope Others Follow You
Lenovo and Dell are now funding the service that ships firmware to millions of Linux devices.
Dirty Frag is a New Linux Exploit That Grants Root, and There's No Proper Patch Yet
A working exploit is already out, and systems that patched Copy Fail are still exposed.
FOSS Force’s Top Five Articles — For the Week Ending May 8, 2026
Did you miss this week’s top articles? Here are the five most read articles on FOSS Force for the week that just ended. The PHP… The post FOSS Force’s Top Five Articles — For the Week Ending May 8, 2026 appeared first on FOSS Force.
Linux Enables Auto Counter Reload "ACR" For Intel Xeon Diamond Rapids
Merged as part of the perf subsystem fixes overnight is enabling Auto Counter Reload (ACR) functionality for upcoming Intel Xeon Diamond Rapids processors. This ACR enabling for Diamond Rapids "DMR" is happening in time for Linux 7.1-rc3 on Sunday while the work is also marked for back-porting to existing stable kernels...
A Simple One Click Mitigation for ‘Copy Fail’ and ‘Dirty Frag’ for Debian, Ubuntu, Mint, and Other Debian‑Based Distros
A trusted Debian dev turns scary new kernel bugs into a temporary two‑click fix until distros ship permanent patches. The post A Simple One Click Mitigation for ‘Copy Fail’ and ‘Dirty Frag’ for Debian, Ubuntu, Mint, and Other Debian‑Based Distros appeared first on FOSS Force.
KDE Plasma 6.7 To Support ICC Profiles In HDR Mode, Direct Scan-Out Improvement
KDE developers continue to be quite busy in preparing additional Plasma 6.7 desktop features ahead of the stable release due out in mid-June...
Dirty Frag vulnerability in Linux lets hackers do more damage—here's how to protect yourself
It's a more 'reliable' exploit than most.
Linux Kernel Killswitch Proposed After Recent Vulnerability Disclosures
Linux kernel developers are reviewing a killswitch proposal that can disable vulnerable functions after recent CVE disclosures.
FreeBSD 15.1 Beta 2 Brings Updated Zstd, Bug Fixes
FreeBSD 15.1 continues working its way toward a stable release in June. Out today is FreeBSD 15.1 Beta 2...
More stable kernels with partial Dirty Frag fixes
Greg Kroah-Hartman has released the 6.1.171, 5.15.205, and 5.10.255 stable kernels, quickly followed by 6.1.172 and 5.15.206 kernels. This is another round of stable kernels to provide fixes for one of the CVEs (CVE-2026-43284) assigned following the Dirty Frag and Copy Fail 2 security disclosures. There is not, yet, a stable kernel with a fix for CVE-2026-43500, though a patch to fix the second half is in the works.
[$] Forgejo "carrot disclosure" raises security questions
An unusual, some might say hostile, approach to disclosing an alleged remote-code-execution (RCE) flaw in the Forgejo software-collaboration platform has sparked a multifaceted conversation. A so-called "carrot disclosure" in April has raised questions about the researcher's methods of unveiling a security problem, Forgejo's security policies, and the project's overall security posture.
3 life-improving Linux apps to try this weekend (May 8th–11th)
The best Linux discoveries aren't the ones you went looking for—they're the ones you find on a slow Saturday afternoon.
TUXEDO BM15 Debuts as a Repairable Linux Business Laptop
TUXEDO BM15 is a repairable Linux business laptop with smart card authentication, optional 4G LTE, and upgradeable RAM and storage.
KDE Frameworks 6.26 Improves Support for Kirigami and QtQuick-Based Apps
KDE Frameworks 6.26 open-source software suite is out now with various improvements and bug fixes for KDE apps and the Plasma desktop environment. Here’s what’s new!
KDE Frameworks 6.26 Brings More KIO, Kirigami, and Baloo Fixes
KDE Frameworks 6.26 is out with updates across KIO, Baloo, Kirigami, KCalendarCore, KImageformats, and more.
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