Ubuntu 23.10, codenamed “Mantic Minotaur,” was released on October 12, 2023, nearly nine months ago. Since it is an interim release, its support period is now approaching with the end of life scheduled on July 11, 2024. After this date, Ubuntu 23.10 will no longer receive software and security updates from Canonical. As a result, […]

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Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the FFmpeg multimedia framework, a popular tool for processing audio and video files. These vulnerabilities could lead to severe consequences such as denial of service or arbitrary code execution on affected systems. Fortunately, they have been addressed in the latest updates, ensuring that users can safeguard their systems against […]

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Multiple security issues were found in Git, a popular distributed version control system. The Ubuntu security team has proactively addressed Git vulnerabilities by releasing updates for various versions of the Ubuntu operating system, including Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Ubuntu 23.10, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.   Git Vulnerabilities Fixed in Ubuntu Updates   Security […]

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The GNU C Library, commonly known as glibc, is a critical component in many Linux distributions. It provides core functions essential for system operations. However, like any software library, it is not immune to vulnerabilities. Recently, multiple security issues have been identified in glibc, which could result in a denial of service. These vulnerabilities are […]

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Intel Microcode, the firmware responsible for controlling the behavior of Intel CPUs, has recently been found to have several vulnerabilities. These issues could potentially allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to your system, steal sensitive information, or even crash your computer.   Recent Intel Microcode Vulnerabilities   Let’s break down some vulnerabilities that were patched […]

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To comply with new UK government regulations, Apple has specified that iPhones will get at least 5 years of security updates.

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Apple has taken a rare step and publicly committed to a software support timeline for one of its products, as pointed out by MacRumors. A public regulatory filing for the iPhone 15 Pro (PDF) confirms that Apple will support the device with new software updates for at least five years from its "first supply date" of September 22, 2023, which would guarantee support until at least 2028.

Apple published the filing to comply with new Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) regulations from the UK that went into effect in late April. As this plain-language explainer from the Center for Cybersecurity Policy and Law summarizes, the PSTI regulations (among other things) don't mandate a specific support window for manufacturers of Internet-connected devices, but they do require companies to publish a concrete support window and contact information for someone at the company who can be contacted with bug reports.

As publications like Android Authority have pointed out, five years is less than some Android phone makers like Google and Samsung have publicly committed to; both companies have said they'll support their latest devices for seven years. But in reality, Apple usually hits or exceeds this seven-year timeline for updates—and does so for iPhones released nearly a decade ago and not just its newest products.

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