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Communication and Collaboration 16 Apr 2024 Rocket.Jitsi Explored: Amplifying Video Conferencing with Community Edition Open-Source Application CommunicationROC
Communication and Collaboration 15 Apr 2024 Rocket.Chat OSS Tutorial: Revolutionizing Team Communication with Open-Source Excellence CommunicationROC
Project and Agile Management 15 Apr 2024 Redmine Revealed: Project Management Perfected with Open-Source Expertise Project ManagementRED
DevOps 14 Apr 2024 RabbitMQ Community Edition Open Source Walkthrough Application DevelopmentRAB
Data Management and Analytics 14 Apr 2024 Redash Community Edition OSS Guide: Harnessing Data Visualization with Open-Source Brilliance Data AnalyticsRED
Data Management and Analytics 13 Apr 2024 Prometheus Community OSS Application: Elevating Monitoring with Open-Source Vigilance Data AnalyticsPRO
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Articles
25 Jan 2024 The Future of Open Source Software Management: Why Hossted is the Answer

In today’s digital age, open-source software (OSS) has become the backbone of many technological infrastructures. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, everyone is leveraging the power of open-source technologies. The reasons are clear: OSS offers flexibility, transparency, and a collaborative approach to software development. However, as with all good things, there are challenges that come […]

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27 Dec 2023 Hardened Images: Part 2: What exactly does that mean, and how does it work?

Ambiguity IT managers today are developing a soft spot for hardened images. The prospect of strengthening software images against continuously emerging vulnerabilities and cyber threats is an attractive one. We discussed in part one of this topic, the growing need for the hardening process in order to combat security threats to today’s companies. There’s just one question: […]

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27 Dec 2023 Hardened Images: Part 1: Why exactly are they needed?

Docker container images contain the code, runtime, system tools, system libraries and settings needed to run an application. According to the developer delivery platform, Section.io, Docker’s microservices architecture, its compatibility and cost effectiveness are among the reasons why Docker has become “the most wanted technology,” and has become “massively popular.” Ensuring the integrity of Docker […]

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26 Dec 2023 Shedding Light on the Darker Side of Open Source

Nobody wants to hear about the shortcomings of the hero, the champion, the savior of the story. It puts a real damper on the euphoria and the buzz generated by this spellbinding person of the hour. In many ways, open source software is the darling of the IT world. Crowds of fans tout the dramatic […]

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25 Dec 2023 Deep-Edge With k3s and Rancher

Autonomy, a word that holds so much promise yet hides so much complexity behind the scenes. One generally feels Tesla, Intel (Mobileye), and Waymo, from an operational and cloud-native standpoint, are out of reach and typically out of anyone’s league. Now my party-trick to bridge any gap of knowledge and experience, in any vertical, is […]

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23 Dec 2023 OpenideaL 3.0- Empowering and Streamlining the Ideation Process

Read this interview between Interviewee: Zohar Stolar, head of product at OpenideaL and Interviewer: Elroi Marom, CEO of Linnovate to learn how OpenideaL will empower and streamline the ideation process. Hi Zohar, I was happy to hear you launched a new version of OpenideaL, the popular open-source idea management platform.  What can you tell us about […]

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How To
20 Dec 2023 Microservices development and CI-CD with dockers and git-submodules — GS3D How To
20 Dec 2023 Managing microservices with dockers and git-submodules — GS3D How To
20 Dec 2023 Video Tutorial: How to Deploy an App on the Azure Marketplace How To
20 Dec 2023 Jitsi JWT Tokens authentication How To
20 Dec 2023 Jitsi Load Testing How To
20 Dec 2023 Jitsi Performance Monitoring How To
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Newsflash
10 May 2024 Data Management and Analytics Apache Kafka: Access Control Lists (ACLs) Enforcement Issue

In Apache Kafka versions from 3.5.0 through 3.5.2, from 3.6.0 through 3.6.1 a critical vulnerability CVE-2024-27309 was detected. During the migration from ZooKeeper mode to KRaft mode in Apache Kafka, Access Control Lists (ACLs) may not be properly enforced, allowing attackers to bypass access restrictions. The issue is resolved in Apache Kafka versions 3.7.0, and 3.6.2. For more information, visit https://avd.aquasec.com/nvd/2024/cve-2024-27309/.

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9 May 2024 Specialized Software Apache Zeppelin: Exploitable LDAP Search Filter Configuration

In Apache Zeppelin versions from 0.8.2 before 0.11.1 an Improper Input Validation vulnerability CVE-2024-31867 was detected. Attackers can exploit the system by tampering with LDAP search filter settings, allowing them to run harmful queries. The issue is resolved in Apache Zeppelin version 0.11.1. For more information, visit https://avd.aquasec.com/nvd/2024/cve-2024-31867/.

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8 May 2024 Project and Agile Management iTop: Risks in CSV and Excel Files from Backoffice or Portals

In iTop a high severity vulnerability CVE-2023-48709 was detected. Users need to be careful when opening CSV or Excel files from the back office or portal as they may contain dangerous formulas that can lead to malicious code being executed on your computer, especially in Excel 2016. The issue is resolved in iTop 2.7.9, 3.0.4, 3.1.1, and 3.2.0 versions. For more information, visit https://avd.aquasec.com/nvd/2023/cve-2023-48709/.

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7 May 2024 Project and Agile Management iTop: Vulnerability Fix for Accessing Restricted Files

In iTop a critical severity vulnerability CVE-2023-48710 was detected. Due to this vulnerability files from the env-production folder, which should be restricted, were accessible, potentially exposing sensitive data from third-party modules. To address this, updates have been made to the Pages/exec.php script to allow only PHP files to be executed, preventing access and disclosure of other file types. This fix is available in versions 2.7.10, 3.0.4, 3.1.1 and 3.2.0. For more information, visit https://avd.aquasec.com/nvd/2023/cve-2023-48710/.

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6 May 2024 DevOps GitLab: Potential Service Degradation Due to Resource Overload

In GitLab CE/EE versions 16.7.7 prior to 16.8.6, 16.9 prior to 16.9.4 and 16.10 prior to 16.10.2 a medium severity vulnerability CVE-2023-6489 was detected. Due to a bug in GitLab’s chat integration feature lets attackers overload the system, causing slowdowns and service interruptions. For more information, visit https://avd.aquasec.com/nvd/2023/cve-2023-6489/.

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5 May 2024 Specialized Software Apache Zeppelin: Vulnerability Leaves Systems at Risk

In Apache Zeppelin versions ranging from 0.8.2 before 0.11.1 there exists a vulnerability CVE-2024-31866 related to Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output. The attackers can execute shell scripts or malicious code by manipulating configurations such as ZEPPELIN_INTP_CLASSPATH_OVERRIDES, thereby gaining unauthorized access to execute potentially harmful actions. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.11.1, which fixes the issue. For more information, visit https://avd.aquasec.com/nvd/2024/cve-2024-31866/.

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Case Studies
7 May 2024 Installing MongoDB with Bitnami Helm Chart: Helm Chart Deployment, Load Balancing, TLS, Role-Based Access Control, Backup Strategies, Monitoring, and Auditing

Problem: A leading organization in the tech sector sought to optimize their database infrastructure by deploying MongoDB with a focus on scalability, security, and reliability. They required comprehensive guidance on deployment, load balancing, TLS implementation, role-based access control (RBAC), backup strategies, monitoring, and auditing to ensure a seamless transition to a production-ready environment. The client […]

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6 May 2024 Enhancing MongoDB User Management: Active Directory/LDAP Integration via Percona MongoDB and Proxy Solutions

Problem: The client requires Active Directory/LDAP integration for MongoDB user management similar to the Enterprise edition of MongoDB. This includes managing user permissions, creation, and deletion. Solution: To address the reported requirements, several potential solutions were put forth. Resolution 1. Utilize Percona MongoDB with LDAP Support: Implement LDAP support through Percona MongoDB. Conducted a Proof […]

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26 Apr 2024 Understanding Label Usage in Prometheus Alerts

Problem: The client has encountered an issue where a label, specifically “app_kubernetes_io_part_of”, is not being evaluated in the alert description or labels despite being present in the metric. They seek clarification on whether this behavior aligns with the expected functionality of Prometheus alerts. Process: The client provided a Prometheus rule with an alert definition that […]

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25 Apr 2024 Clarification Needed: Understanding Cassandra Replication Factor (RF) in Multi-Data Center Configurations

Problem: The issue stems from confusion surrounding the Replication Factor (RF) in Apache Cassandra, where the documentation implies RF determines the quantity of data copies, but clarity on this matter is lacking. Process: To address this issue, in-depth investigation took place. The team explored the information provided by the client: Cassandra Configurations: Cassandra Version: 4.0.1 […]

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24 Apr 2024 Resolving PostgreSQL Replication Alert Discrepancies

Problem: The system is generating alerts indicating replication lag on the “productCatalog” PostgreSQL instance, specifically targeting the machine “pa3fnd02.” However, upon DBA investigation, there is no observable lag in the cluster, with both the leader (pa3fnd02) and the sync standby (pa3fnd01) reporting no lag. The discrepancy raises concerns about the persistence of alerts despite the […]

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23 Apr 2024 Capturing Logout Events in Cassandra 4.0.x Audit Logs

Problem: The organization is using Cassandra 4.0.x in its Production environment and requires tracking login and logout details from the Cassandra Audit logs. However, the Audit logs only record LOGIN_SUCCESS, LOGIN_ERROR, and UNAUTHORIZED_ATTEMPT events, with no mention of LOGOUT events. The organization seeks clarification on mechanisms for capturing logout-related entries. Solution: Cassandra does not inherently […]

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