KDE neon 20250803 has been officially released, presenting users with a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu that features the latest version of the KDE Plasma desktop environment. This release is significant as it encapsulates the freshest offerings from the KDE community, ensuring that users receive the most current software without any alterations or delays.

A security update for the Ruby-graphql package has been issued for Debian GNU/Linux 11 (Bullseye) LTS. This update, designated as [DLA 4263-1], addresses a critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-27407. The issue arises from the potential for remote code execution when loading a malicious schema definition using the methods `GraphQL::Schema.from_introspection` or `GraphQL::Schema::Loader.load`. Systems that accept JSON schemas from untrusted sources, such as those utilizing GraphQL::Client for external schema loading, are particularly at risk.

On October 2023, Ondřej Surý announced the release of PHP versions 8.4.11 and 8.3.24 for Debian GNU/Linux versions 11 (Bullseye), 12 (Bookworm), and 13 (Trixie). Users can easily add the necessary repository by executing a provided bash script that handles the installation and configuration process.

On August 2, 2025, a security update for Sope packages was released for Debian GNU/Linux 11 LTS. This update, identified as Debian LTS Advisory DLA-4260-1, addresses a vulnerability (CVE-2025-53603) discovered by Stefan Buehler. The flaw could potentially lead to a denial of service through a specially crafted POST request, impacting the performance and availability of applications relying on Sope, which is a set of Objective-C frameworks used by SOGo.

Fedora Linux has recently rolled out important security updates for several software packages, specifically targeting Chromium, GDK-Pixbuf2, Poppler, and Reposurgeon. These updates are crucial for maintaining system security and ensuring the smooth functioning of applications.

AlmaLinux has recently rolled out a series of important security updates for its users, focusing on critical components such as LZ4, libxml2, and OpenJDK. These updates are designed to address vulnerabilities that could potentially impact system security and performance.

A recent update for Chromedriver has been made available for SUSE Linux, specifically for openSUSE Tumbleweed. The updated package, identified as chromedriver-138.0.7204.183-1.1, addresses a security vulnerability denoted by CVE-2025-8292. This update is classified with a moderate severity rating and is available on the General Availability (GA) media for users of openSUSE Tumbleweed.

The Fedora Respins Special Interest Group (SIG) has officially released new live ISO images for Fedora Linux 42, designated as F42-20250801. These updated ISO images feature the 6.15.8 kernel and are designed to include the latest updates, significantly reducing the amount of post-installation updates needed for new installations. For instance, users installing the Workstation version can expect to save approximately 1GB in updates.

An important update has been released for OpenJDK on Debian GNU/Linux 9 Extended LTS. This update, identified as ELA-1491-1, addresses security vulnerabilities in version 8 of OpenJDK. The specific version being updated is 8u462-ga-1~deb9u1.

SUSE Linux has implemented several important security updates across its platforms, addressing vulnerabilities in various packages. The updates include moderate patches for rav1e, sccache, python310, kwctl, and gdk-pixbuf-devel, as well as important updates for chromium, gnutls, valkey, Linux Kernel, tgt, and cosign. Here’s a summary of the updates:

Summary of Linux Kernel Security Update for Ubuntu

Oracle Linux has rolled out a series of important security and bug fix updates across multiple versions, including enhancements for key libraries such as libxml2, libxslt, and updates relevant to oVirt and Jackson components. Here’s a summary of the updates:

AlmaLinux 9 has released updated kernel packages as part of its security updates. The latest update, identified as ALSA-2025:11861, addresses several vulnerabilities classified as moderate in severity. This update was released on July 31, 2025.

Fedora Linux 42 has recently implemented important security updates for two key components: libsoup and binutils.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) has recently issued a series of important security updates, including enhancements for Redis, PCS, and the release of Apache Kafka version 3.0.0.

The Liquorix Linux Kernel 6.15-9 has been released by Steven Barrett, marking a new iteration of this enthusiast-focused kernel. The Liquorix kernel is specifically designed to enhance low-latency computing across various applications, including audiovisual production, gaming, and interactive systems. It is compatible with popular Linux distributions such as Debian, Ubuntu, and Arch Linux.

Arch Linux has just released its latest installation image, version 2025.08.01, which is built on the Linux kernel 6.15.4. This lightweight distribution is tailored for experienced users who seek the latest software packages. The new image not only includes essential Linux tools but also functions as a recovery or emergency disk. A notable addition in this release is the inclusion of a guided installer, making it easier for users to set up the system.

The Linux kernel version 6.15.9 has officially been released, marking an important update in the Linux kernel series. This version is now available for users and developers to download, with the full source code accessible via the provided link. Additionally, a patch for this version and a PGP signature for verification are also available.

The Linux kernel version 6.6.101 has officially been released. This update includes the full source code and patch files, which can be downloaded from the provided links. Users can also verify the authenticity of the release using the PGP signature. Additionally, a summary of the changes made in this version can be accessed through a specified URL.

The Linux kernel version 6.12.41 has officially been released. Users can access the full source code [here](https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/linux-6.12.41.tar.xz), and a patch file is available [here](https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/patch-6.12.41.xz). Additionally, a PGP signature for verifying the release can be found [here](https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/linux-6.12.41.tar.sign).