Malware found in Arch User Repository

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On July 16th, 2023, several malicious packages were uploaded to the Arch User Repository (AUR) of Arch Linux, leading to the installation of a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) on affected systems. The packages in question were librewolf-fix-bin, firefox-patch-bin, and zen-browser-patched-bin. The malicious code was sourced from a GitHub repository, and the first package was uploaded around 8 PM UTC+2, followed by two additional packages a few hours later.

Linux Kernel 6.16-rc7 released

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The seventh release candidate for Linux Kernel 6.16, known as 6.16-rc7, has been made available by Linus Torvalds for testing. This release includes several minor fixes and bug corrections, focusing primarily on resolving memory leaks, build warnings, and issues related to the Device Management Interface (DMI) entries, as well as static ftrace.

Batik security update for Debian 11 LTS

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A security update for the Batik SVG toolkit has been issued for Debian GNU/Linux 11 (Bullseye) LTS. This update addresses several vulnerabilities, specifically multiple instances of Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), which can pose significant security risks.

Wine and Wine-Mono updates for Fedora 41

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Fedora Linux 41 has recently released security updates for two key packages: Wine and Wine-Mono. The updates include Wine version 10.12-2 and Wine-Mono version 10.1.0-1.

Valkey and Gnome-Remote-Desktop updates for RHEL

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Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) has announced two significant security updates: RHSA-2025:11401, which addresses an important vulnerability in the valkey component, and RHSA-2025:11404, which pertains to a moderate security issue in gnome-remote-desktop.

KDE neon 20250720 released

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KDE neon 20250720 has officially launched, showcasing the latest advancements in KDE community software. This Linux distribution, built on Ubuntu, features the cutting-edge KDE Plasma desktop environment, providing users with the freshest updates and enhancements from the KDE developers.

Cosign and OpenJDK updates for SUSE

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SUSE Linux has issued security updates for the Cosign package and two versions of OpenJDK, aimed at addressing vulnerabilities. The updates are as follows:

AngularJS security update for Debian 12

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A security update for AngularJS has been released for Debian GNU/Linux 12 (Bookworm), addressing multiple vulnerabilities identified in the framework. This update is documented in Debian LTS Advisory DLA-4242-1, issued on July 20, 2025, by Bastien Roucariès.

Pypy, Chromium, Screen, Unbound updates for Fedora

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Fedora Linux has recently rolled out multiple security updates for several packages, including PyPy, Chromium, Screen, and Unbound, across its 41 and 42 versions. Here's a summary of each update:

Debian 13 is expected for next month

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Debian GNU/Linux 13, codenamed Trixie, is set for release on August 9, 2023. Emilio Pozuelo Monfort has shared the timeline and important details regarding the release process. A full freeze will begin on July 27, meaning that any package wishing to migrate to the testing branch must obtain an unblock. Developers are encouraged to submit updates aimed at Trixie by July 30, as no packages will be unblocked during the final week leading up to the release, except for critical fixes.

FreeRDP2 security update for Debian 10 ELTS

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A security update for FreeRDP2, an implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol, has been released for Debian GNU/Linux 10 (Buster) under Extended LTS, identified as ELA-1483-1. This update addresses several vulnerabilities that could potentially compromise the security and stability of systems using FreeRDP2.

Linux Firmware updates for Oracle Linux

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Oracle Linux has announced updates to its firmware for both Oracle Linux 8 and 9, including enhancements and bug fixes.

JQ, Kubernetes, Python, and more updates for SUSE Linux

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SUSE Linux recently released a series of security updates addressing vulnerabilities across various packages, including jq, Kubernetes, Python, coreutils, GIMP, Thunderbird, FastCGI, glib2, ffmpeg, kubelogin, chromedriver, ImageMagick, rustup, and fractal.

Cloud-Init and Glibc updates for AlmaLinux

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AlmaLinux has issued two notable security updates: a critical update for cloud-init (ALSA-2025:10844) and a moderate update for glibc (ALSA-2025:11066).

Java-1.8.0-OpenJDK and OpenShift updates for RHEL

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Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) has announced several important security updates, specifically focusing on Java-1.8.0-OpenJDK and OpenShift. The updates are categorized into different severity levels, with some being rated as important and others as moderate.

PHP 8.3.24RC1 and 8.4.11RC1 packages for Fedora RHEL released

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Remi Collet has announced the release of PHP versions 8.3.24RC1 and 8.4.11RC1 for Fedora and RHEL-based Linux distributions. These Release Candidate versions are now accessible in the testing repository, allowing users to trial them before final release. They are offered as Software Collections (SCL) for parallel installation, along with standard base packages.

Liquorix Linux Kernel 6.15-7 released

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The Liquorix Linux Kernel 6.15-7 has been officially released by Steven Barrett, providing users with an optimized kernel designed specifically for low-latency computing. This kernel is particularly beneficial for audiovisual production, gaming, and any interactive systems that demand high responsiveness. It is compatible with major distributions such as Debian, Ubuntu, and Arch Linux.

Mabox Linux 25.07 Istredd released

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Mabox Linux has announced the release of version 25.07, which introduces an improved automatic theme creation feature that adapts to the colors of the user's wallpaper. This update enhances the user experience by allowing for personalized theme coloring across various elements, including Openbox window decorations, menus, Conky widgets, and PyRadio.

Erlang, Kernel, Libsoup, AIOHTTP, Libmobi, LedgerSMB, PHP updates for Ubuntu

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Ubuntu has released important updates addressing a wide range of security vulnerabilities across various software packages, including Erlang, the Linux kernel, Libsoup, AIOHTTP, Libmobi, LedgerSMB, and PHP. These updates affect multiple versions of Ubuntu, particularly the LTS (Long Term Support) releases.