Linux 7.1 is here to end the Intel 486 CPU era - and do some serious legacy clean up

Linux 7.1 is here to end the Intel 486 CPU era - and do some serious legacy clean up ...
Linux Journal

Linux Kernel 7.1 Officially Released with New NTFS Driver, Intel FRED, and Major Code Cleanup

The Linux kernel development team has officially released Linux Kernel 7.1, marking the first major update in the 7.x series.
The Hacker News

One-Character Linux Kernel Flaw Enables Local Root Access, Exploits Now Public

CVE-2026-23111 is a Linux kernel nf_tables use-after-free that lets an unprivileged local user escalate to root and escape a ...

A single character could be enough to let hackers crack your Linux kernel

A logic inversion bug was recently found in Linux, caused by a single stray character.

Linux 7.1 arrives with an NTFS overhaul and major hardware performance boosts

The stable Linux 7.1 kernel release brings massive performance enhancements for upcoming Intel and AMD chips, a rewritten ...
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One tiny Linux typo just opened the door to root access

A tiny Linux kernel mistake is now a serious local-root risk for systems that have not been updated. CVE-2026-23111 affects nf_tables, the kernel subsystem behind nftables, and public exploit ...
SD Times

A Linux expert tells why she thinks the kernel is so important

Value stream management involves people in the organization to examine workflows and other processes to ensure they are deriving the maximum value from their efforts while eliminating waste — of ...