#kernel
// 4 transmissions tagged with #kernel
Linux 6.9 stops wiping LUKS keys from memory on suspend
Linux kernel 6.9 stopped clearing LUKS disk‑encryption keys from RAM when a system suspends, exposing them to anyone with physical access to a suspended machine.
Cloudflare launches SOCKMAP, a new TCP splicing mechanism
Cloudflare unveiled SOCKMAP, a kernel‑level TCP splicing feature that cuts latency and streamlines connection handling for high‑performance networking stacks. The code is open for testing and review.
Linux 7.1 kernel adds AMD, Intel CPU support and new drivers
Linux 7.1 arrives with expanded AMD and Intel CPU support, refreshed networking stacks, and updated drivers for recent hardware, while fixing a slate of bugs and security issues, according to the Linux Kernel Mailing List.
Linux kernel proposes new system call to replace fork/exec
A patch set adds a single system call that merges fork() and execve() into one step, promising lower latency and memory use for process creation.