Fedora Linux Shifts Intel Hardware Support Towards Newer Generations
Fedora Linux is undergoing a critical transition in its support for Intel hardware, particularly with the Intel Compute Runtime stack. As it shifts focus towards newer Intel graphics, support for older architectures like Ice Lake is being phased out. This change aims to enhance performance and compatibility for users relying on OpenCL and oneAPI Level Zero workloads. The upcoming Fedora 42 release will prioritize newer GPU generations, ensuring a robust software environment while addressing challenges in maintaining legacy hardware support.
Backdoor Found in XZ Utilities Used by Many Linux Distros (CVE-2024-3094)
A vulnerability (CVE-2024-3094) has been discovered in XZ Utils, the XZ format compression utilities that are included in most Linux distributions. This vulnerability, as warned by Red Hat, may allow a malicious actor to break sshd authentication and gain unauthorized access to the entire system remotely. The cause of the vulnerability has been identified as malicious code present in versions 5.6.0 and 5.6.1 of the xz libraries. Red Hat has identified the vulnerable packages in Fedora 41 and Fedora Rawhide, urging users of those distros to immediately stop using them. The discovery of malicious code in the latest versions of the xz libraries highlights the critical importance of maintaining vigilance and expertise in cybersecurity.