Canonical Released New Ubuntu Kernel Security Update to Fix over 20 Vulnerabilities

The most important vulnerabilities patched in this new major Linux kernel update for Ubuntu are a flaw (CVE-2020-25704) discovered in the perf subsystem that could allow a privileged attacker to cause a denial of service (kernel memory exhaustion), and a security issue (CVE-2020-27777) in the PowerPC RTAS implementation, which could allow a privileged local attacker to arbitrarily modify kernel memory and bypass kernel lockdown restrictions. Also patched in this new Ubuntu kernel security update is a race condition (CVE-2020-25656) in the console keyboard driver, race conditions (CVE-2020-25668) and a read-after-free vulnerability (CVE-2020-29660) in the TTY driver/subsystem, an information leak (CVE-2020-28588) found in the syscall implementation on 32-bit systems, and a flaw (CVE-2020-28974) in the framebuffer console driver. All these flaws could allow a local attacker to expose sensitive information (kernel memory).

Android Leftovers

• Android 12's audio-coupled haptic effect is even cooler than it sounds

• Android 12 Developer Preview 1: Hands-on w/ more features - 9to5Google

• Android 12 developer preview bolsters privacy, user experience | InfoWorld

• Android 12 has the ultimate feature for mobile gaming | T3

• Android 12 may add custom lock screen clocks on Google Pixel phones

• Google announces a bunch of new features coming to Android before version 12

• Google is making a few Android experiments official today

• Google Announces New Features For Older Android Phones

• Google just announced exciting new features coming to older Android versions – BGR

• Google Maps dark theme for Android officially announced - 9to5Google

• Google Maps finally rolls out dark mode on Android - The Verge

• Google Maps Dark Mode for Android Users Starts Rolling Out Globally | Technology News

• Google Maps now has a dark mode on Android

• Google Maps rolls out dark mode on Android | Technology

• Google Maps for Android officially gets dark mode support | Ars Technica

• Google Maps on Android finally gets new look but iPhone users miss out | Express.co.uk

• Google adds Password Checkup to Android | PCWorld

• Google's latest Android update will alert you if your passwords are hacked | TechRadar

• Google's Android latest update will let you secure passwords, schedule text message and more

• Google enables Password Checkup on Android, launches five usability features - GSMArena.com news

• Google’s Password Checkup tool rolling out to Android devices | WeLiveSecurity

• How Google's New Password Checkup Feature Helps Protect Android Users

• Google to release Android password check, messaging features

• Android is integrating Chrome's Password Checkup tool

• TechCrunch is now a part of Verizon Media

• Android users now have an easy way to check the security of their passwords | Ars Technica

• Android Can Now Check Whether Your Passwords Have Been Compromised

• Android updates TalkBack screen reader with new voice commands, language options - CNET

• Google's Android Jetpack Compose is now in beta - Neowin

• Jetpack Compose enters beta, makes Android UI dev easier - 9to5Google

• Android Jetpack Compose is Now Available in Beta - Thurrott.com

• Android devs can win Pixel 5 in Jetpack Compose challenge - 9to5Google

• Major Android feature drop brings Maps, Auto, Assistant and password boosts | Trusted Reviews

• 6 new Android features: Schedule text messages, Dark Mode on Google Maps and more - CNET

• Android users are set to get these 6 new features soon | Gadgets Now

• New features coming to Android

• These new and useful Android features are heading your way - PhoneArena

• Android just stole Chrome's most useful feature — how to enable it now | Tom's Guide

• Android just got 6 big upgrades — how to try them now | Tom's Guide

• How to Add Multiple Google Accounts on Android

• How to schedule texts on Android

• Nokia 5.4 and 8.3 5G are now Android Enterprise Recommended

• Android Enterprise Recommended welcomes new Nokia devices and so does ioXt Alliance | Nokiamob

• Android Auto update includes car games and split-screen function - Roadshow

• Best tablets 2021 – from Android to Apple, these tablets are the best in the UK | Wigan Today

• 5 Best Android Tablets 2021 | The Strategist | New York Magazine

• Best Android smartwatch in 2021 - CNET

• Amazon’s IMDb TV Launches On Chromecast, Soon To Hit Android TV Devices In U.S. – Deadline

• YouTube Music for Android update brings an important basic feature - PhoneArena

• Netflix will now download shows to your Android phone without asking | Express.co.uk

• Qualcomm and Lofelt teaming up to improve Android haptics | The Burn-In

• Android app with one billion downloads releases crucial patch | Express.co.uk

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