Kali Linux 2018.2 Release: Linux 4.15 kernel, fixes for Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities
Today, Kali Linux developer team official release Kali Linux 2018.2.
Kali Linux is a Debian-based distribution for digital forensics and penetration testing, developed and maintained by Offensive Security. Mati Aharoni and Devon Kearns rewrote BackTrack. Kali Linux is the most versatile and advanced penetration testing tool release operating system. Kali tools are often updated and can be used on other platforms, such as VMware and ARM.
What’s new?
- Kernel update to 4.15 includes the x86 and x64 fixes for the much-hyped Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities
- better support for AMD GPUs and support for AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization
- Easier Metasploit Script Access
- Update packages like Bloodhound, Reaver, PixieWPS, Burp Suite, Hashcat, and more
How to update to Kali Linux 2018.2
apt update && apt full-upgrade
Source: kali.org
