Linux is constantly evolving, and with it the tools that its fans use on a daily basis. However, some of the classics such as iptables , which has been replaced by nftables , are now not only outdated ...

Abstract: This paper proposes a new SRv6 End behavior, called End.AN.NF, integrating Linux netfilter as a network function for service function chaining by Segment Routing (SR). End.AN.NF allows ...

Abstract: As one of the most critical cloud services, Bare-metal Servers introduce stringent performance requirements on data center networks (DCN). Stateful packet filter is an integral DCN component ...

Hi, I have been trying to connect my Gitpod devcontainer (running on a self-hosted machine) to my Tailscale network. At that point, the SSH connection to the Gitpod devcontainer dropped. The ...

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has added a critical security bug in Linux to its list of vulnerabilities known to be actively exploited in the wild. The vulnerability, tracked ...

In the year 2023, a total of 233 vulnerabilities have been found in the Linux kernel, with an average Common Vulnerability and Exposure (CVE) base score of 6.5 out of 10. Numerous security ...

A new Linux NetFilter kernel flaw has been discovered, allowing unprivileged local users to escalate their privileges to root level, allowing complete control over a system. The CVE-2023-32233 ...

BSOD or Blue Screen of Death has always been a matter of grave concern for Windows users. A lot of those users encountered another BSOD. This time, it is caused because a file called FBNetFit.sys.

Nick Gregory, a Sophos threat researcher, found this hole recently while checking netfilter for possible security problems. Gregory explains in great detail his bug hunt, and I recommend it for those ...

A newly disclosed security flaw in the Linux kernel could be leveraged by a local adversary to gain elevated privileges on vulnerable systems to execute arbitrary code, escape containers, or induce a ...