Atop and Ruby updates for Debian
Debian has released important security updates addressing vulnerabilities in two packages: Atop for Debian 11 LTS and Ruby 2.1 for Debian 8 ELTS.
LibXSLT, GIMP, Firefox, Python-Jinja2, Grafan updates for RHEL
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) has recently rolled out a series of crucial security updates affecting various software packages, including libxslt, GIMP, Firefox, Python-Jinja2, and Grafana. These updates address multiple vulnerabilities, which have been designated as "Important" by Red Hat Product Security. Each update is assigned a Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score to provide a detailed assessment of its severity.
KDE neon 20250406 released
KDE neon has announced the release of version 20250406, which is based on the KDE Plasma 6.3.4 desktop environment. This Linux distribution, built on Ubuntu, is known for its continuous integration and deployment model, ensuring users have access to the latest features and updates.
XZ-Utils, Trafficserver, Abseil updates for Debian
Debian GNU/Linux has released important security updates for three packages: XZ-Utils, Trafficserver, and Abseil.
Govulncheck-Vulndb, Google-Guest-Agent, Mozilla Thunderbird updates for SUSE Linux
SUSE Linux has released several updates aimed at enhancing security for its operating system, particularly for the openSUSE Tumbleweed distribution. These updates include improvements to three key components: Govulncheck-Vulndb, Google-Guest-Agent, and Mozilla Thunderbird.
Crossword Puzzle Sets Xword, YarnPKG, UPX, Condor updates for Fedora Linux
Fedora Linux recently released several updates focused on security enhancements for various software packages, including Crossword Puzzle Sets Xword, YarnPKG, UPX, and Condor. These updates are available for both Fedora 41 and Fedora 40.
GNOME 48 and IoT Test Week for Fedora 42
Fedora is organizing a test week for GNOME 48 and IoT, inviting community members and the public to participate in ensuring the smooth functionality of these systems in the upcoming Fedora Linux release. The test weeks will take place in two overlapping periods: from April 7 to April 11 for Fedora IoT and from April 8 to April 15 for GNOME 48 and its core applications.
Fedora 42 Virtualization Test Day
The Fedora Linux 42 Virtualization Test Day is currently taking place, allowing developers, testers, and users to assess and evaluate the virtualization features of Fedora 42. This event is organized by the Fedora Quality Assurance (QA) team, emphasizing the importance of virtualization in daily operations for many in the tech community. Participants can utilize a dedicated test day application to record their findings until April 7, 2025.
Fedora Linux 41-20250404 Updated ISOs released
The Fedora Respins Special Interest Group (SIG) has officially released the updated live ISO images for Fedora Linux 41, designated as F41-20250404. These new ISOs come with the latest updates, featuring the Linux kernel version 6.13.9, which enhances system performance and security.
Go, Google Guest Agent, Python, GSL, Firefox updates for SUSE
SUSE Linux has released several important security updates affecting various packages, including Go (go1.23 and go1.24), Google Guest Agent, Python's ecdsa library, GSL (GNU Scientific Library), and Firefox ESR.
Linux kernel (NVIDIA) update for Ubuntu
Ubuntu has released an important security update for the Linux kernel that addresses multiple vulnerabilities affecting NVIDIA systems. This update, designated as Ubuntu Security Notice USN-7402-3, specifically impacts Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. The vulnerabilities could potentially allow an attacker to compromise the system by exploiting flaws in various kernel subsystems, including the block layer, GPU drivers, HID subsystem, media drivers, and networking components.
Shellinabox, Ruby, Jetty, Tomcat, ZFS-Linux, OpenJPEG2, Tomcat updates for Debian
Debian GNU/Linux has recently issued several critical security updates across different versions, addressing vulnerabilities in various packages including Shellinabox, Ruby, Jetty, Tomcat, ZFS-Linux, and OpenJPEG2. Here’s a summary of the updates provided for various Debian releases:
Firefox updates for AlmaLinux
AlmaLinux has announced important security updates for Mozilla Firefox, addressing critical vulnerabilities in both versions 8 and 9 of the operating system. The updates, released on April 4, 2025, pertain to two advisories: ALSA-2025:3582 for AlmaLinux 8 and ALSA-2025:3556 for AlmaLinux 9.
Firefox, Linux Kernel, Container Tools, Freetype for Oracle Linux
Oracle Linux has released a series of important security updates addressing vulnerabilities in various components, including Firefox, the Linux kernel, container tools, and Freetype. The updates are as follows:
XZ Utils Update for Gentoo
XZ Utils Security Update for Gentoo Linux
Chromium, Matrix-Synapse, Exim, Ghostscript, Varnish updates for Fedora
Fedora Linux has recently released several important updates for various software packages, focusing on security enhancements. The notable updates include:
Kernel 6.14 and A11Y Test Week for Fedora 42
Fedora Linux 42 is set to undergo two critical testing phases focusing on kernel version 6.14 and accessibility (a11y) from April 6 to April 12, 2025. The kernel team is finalizing the integration of kernel 6.14, which is expected to enhance the overall performance and stability of the operating system. Participants in the testing are encouraged to provide their feedback using the designated test day application.
KDE neon 20250403 released
KDE neon has released its latest version, KDE neon 20250403, which is based on KDE Plasma 6.3.4. This Linux distribution, built on Ubuntu, aims to provide users with the most up-to-date KDE Plasma desktop experience.
TzData, Annobin, Kernel, and more updates for Oracle Linux
Oracle Linux has received a series of updates addressing various components, including kernel bug fixes, security enhancements, and other improvements across its different versions (7, 8, and 9). The updates include:
OpenVPN, Apparmor, XZ, and more updates for SUSE Linux
SUSE Linux has released a series of important security updates affecting various packages, including OpenVPN, AppArmor, XZ, and Mozilla Firefox, among others. These updates address vulnerabilities identified by Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) and are critical for maintaining system security and integrity.
