Debian GNU/Linux has rolled out multiple security updates for various software packages, including the Linux kernel, Thunderbird, krb5, Python-Flask-Cors, and Kmail-Account-Wizard. These updates are crucial for maintaining system integrity and addressing vulnerabilities that could lead to privilege escalation, denial of service, or information leaks.
Kernel, Firefox, Nmstate, Systemd updates for Oracle Linux
Oracle Linux has rolled out significant updates that enhance security and fix bugs across various components, including the Linux kernel, Firefox, nmstate, and systemd. The updates affect both Oracle Linux 8 and 9 and address critical vulnerabilities, ensuring users have the most secure and stable environment possible.
PostgreSQL, Glibc, Iputils, Python312-Setuptools updates for SUSE
SUSE Linux has released a series of security updates targeting several critical components, including PostgreSQL, Glibc, Iputils, and Python's setuptools. These updates address various vulnerabilities, significantly enhancing system security. The updates include:
Apport and ADOdb updates for Ubuntu
Ubuntu Linux has released two important security updates addressing vulnerabilities in Apport and ADOdb.
Firefox, Python-Tornado, Dropbear, Gstreamer updates for Fedora
Fedora Linux has recently been updated with important security enhancements affecting several key packages, including Firefox, Python-Tornado, Dropbear, and Gstreamer. Here’s a summary of the updates:
Thunderbird security update for AlmaLinux 10
AlmaLinux has released an important security update for Thunderbird, impacting users of AlmaLinux 10. The update, designated as ALSA-2025:8196, was made available on May 29, 2025. Users subscribed to AlmaLinux's errata notifications will receive updates about significant security issues.
Liquorix Linux Kernel 6.14-11 released
The Liquorix Linux Kernel 6.14-11 has been officially released by Steven Barrett, building upon the Linux kernel version 6.14.9. This specialized kernel is tailored for enthusiasts and optimized for low-latency computing, making it ideal for audiovisual production, gaming, and interactive systems. It supports major distributions including Debian, Ubuntu, and Arch Linux.
Alpine 3.22.0 released
Alpine Linux has officially released version 3.22.0, the first in its stable series. This version introduces various key features and updates, including popular software packages such as LLVM 20, Dovecot 2.4, nginx 1.28, Node.js 22.16 (LTS), Ruby 3.4, Rust 1.87, Xen 4.20, BIRD 3.1, Crystal 1.16, Docker 28, GNOME 48, Go 1.24, KDE Plasma 6.3, and LXQt 2.2.
Docker-BuildX, Maturin, Thunderbird, and more updates for Fedora
Fedora Linux has recently released a series of important security updates, addressing vulnerabilities and introducing new versions of various packages. The updates span across Fedora versions 41 and 42 and include notable tools and libraries such as docker-buildx, maturin, rust-rusqlite, rust-hashlink, ruff, dnsdist, Thunderbird, and coreutils.
Firefox, MingGW, PCS Varnish, Thunderbird updates for RHEL
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) has issued a series of important security updates affecting several applications, including Firefox, mingw-freetype, spice-client-win, pcs, and Thunderbird. Each update has been classified as having a significant security impact, as indicated by the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS), which provides a detailed severity rating for each vulnerability.
Valkey, Firefox, .NET, and more updates for AlmaLinux
AlmaLinux has recently implemented a series of significant security updates for various packages, including Valkey, Firefox, and .NET, among others. The updates aim to address vulnerabilities that could potentially compromise system security.
Jetty, PostgreSQL, Slurm, and more updates for SUSE
SUSE Linux has announced a series of important security updates for various components, including wxWidgets-3_2, gstreamer-plugins-bad, jetty-minimal, dnsdist, webkit2gtk3, postgresql15, and multiple versions of Slurm. These updates aim to address vulnerabilities that could potentially compromise system security and stability.
GNOME 48.2 released
The GNOME Release Team has announced the release of GNOME 48.2, a stable bugfix update for the GNOME 48 series. This version aims to address various issues in the previous releases, and all operating systems that utilize GNOME 48 are strongly encouraged to upgrade to this latest iteration.
KDE Plasma 6.4 Beta 2 released
KDE has announced the release of Plasma 6.4 Beta 2, the second beta version in the series, which includes numerous bug fixes and enhancements aimed at improving the overall user experience. Notable fixes in this release address issues with Xwayland, rpm-ostree, drkonqi, and Spectacle. Specifically, the update resolves the leaking of normal key presses when using keyboard layouts other than English, improves output name mappings, and prevents the occurrence of empty version entries.
GNOME 47.7 released
GNOME 47.7 has been officially released as a stable bugfix update for the GNOME 47 series. This release is aimed at improving the overall stability and performance of the operating system for users across all platforms that utilize GNOME 47. Users are encouraged to upgrade to this version to take advantage of the fixes implemented.
Extended Security Maintenance for Ubuntu 20.04 (Focal Fossa) began on May 29, 2025
Extended Security Maintenance (ESM) for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, also known as Focal Fossa, commenced on May 29, 2025, following the conclusion of its standard support period. During the standard support phase, which lasted five years from its release on March 23, 2020, Ubuntu provided regular security updates and critical fixes. However, as of May 29, 2025, no further package updates will be accepted into the primary archive for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
Net-Tools and Kernel updates for Ubuntu
Summary of Recent Ubuntu Updates
Varnish, Firefox, Modsecurity, and more updates for Debian
Debian GNU/Linux has recently released a range of critical security updates for various packages including Varnish, Firefox, Modsecurity, and others. The updates affect several Debian versions: 8 (Jessie), 9 (Stretch), 10 (Buster), and 11 (Bullseye), as well as the latest 12 (Bookworm).
Linux Kernel 6.14.9 released
The Linux Kernel version 6.14.9 has been officially released, offering users the latest updates and improvements.
Linux Kernel 6.12.31 released
The Linux kernel version 6.12.31 has officially been released. This update includes various improvements and fixes.