Debian GNU/Linux has rolled out a series of important updates, including security patches for the GnuTLS library and the UnRAR tool, as well as an update to the distro-info-data database. These updates address multiple vulnerabilities and enhance the overall security of the Debian operating systems.

SUSE Linux has rolled out a series of security updates for its openSUSE Tumbleweed distribution, enhancing the security of several packages. This update includes:

Security Update for AlmaLinux 9: Jackson Components

Debian GNU/Linux 13, codenamed Trixie, has officially released its Live Images for public download. This new version offers a variety of desktop environments, including GNOME 48.3, KDE 6.3.5, Xfce 4.20, Cinnamon 6.4.10, MATE 1.26, LXQt 2.1.0, and LXDE 0.99.3. The development of Debian 13 Trixie took a substantial amount of time, with the entire process spanning two years, one month, and thirty days.

Debian GNU/Linux 13, codenamed "Trixie," has officially been released after a development cycle lasting over two years. This new stable version will enjoy five years of support from the Debian Security and Long Term Support teams. Trixie introduces a variety of desktop environments, includes over 14,100 new packages, and updates 44,326 existing packages, bringing the total package count to 69,830.

GNOME 47.9 has been officially released as a stable bugfix update for the GNOME 47 series. This release is intended for all operating systems that incorporate GNOME 47, and users are highly encouraged to upgrade to benefit from the latest improvements. The update focuses on stability, featuring various updated modules and minor changes designed to enhance performance without introducing significant alterations or risks.

A security update for modsecurity-crs has been issued for Debian GNU/Linux 11 (Bullseye) LTS to resolve several vulnerabilities related to SQL injections, rule set bypasses, and response body bypasses. The advisory, identified as DLA-4265-1, was released on August 8, 2025, and is managed by Adrian Bunk.

LibXML2 Security Update for AlmaLinux 9

SUSE Linux has implemented a series of security updates across various packages, enhancing the overall security posture of the system. The updates include fixes for notable components such as Go, DPKG, LibSoup, Python's urllib3, Nginx, Ruby 2.5, and tgt. Each update addresses specific vulnerabilities, with varying severity ratings, as follows:

Fedora Linux has recently released a series of important security updates, addressing vulnerabilities and enhancing functionality across various packages, including Xen, Incus, Polymake, Perl, and Varnish.

KDE has officially released Frameworks 6.17.0, marking another step in its commitment to provide regular updates for developers. This release follows the earlier version 6.16.0 and includes numerous enhancements and fixes aimed at improving the overall functionality of the framework.

The Fedora Linux kernel team is preparing to finalize the integration of Linux kernel version 6.16, which is set to be released soon. To ensure a smooth transition and identify any potential issues, they have organized a test week from August 10 to August 16, 2025. This event will focus on detecting regressions that may arise from the rebasing process and addressing challenges related to USB installations on both virtual machines and physical systems.

The Tails project has released the first release candidate (RC1) for Tails 7.0, which is now available for testing. This upcoming version, slated for an official launch on October 16, will be the first to utilize Debian 13 (Trixie) and GNOME 48, bringing updated applications and several enhancements. Notable changes include replacing GNOME Terminal with GNOME Console, removing Kleopatra from the Favorites menu, and eliminating the outdated Network Connection option from the Welcome Screen. The updated software package features enhancements such as a new version of the Tor client, Thunderbird, and the Linux kernel, which improves compatibility with newer hardware and resolves various issues, including better keyboard selection for different languages.

SUSE Linux has implemented a series of critical security updates for various packages, including essential software like Chromium, Libtiff, Ghostscript, and several others. These updates address multiple vulnerabilities, enhancing the overall security of the operating system.

Cifs-Utils Update for Ubuntu 14.04 and 16.04 LTS

Oracle Linux has rolled out a range of significant security updates and bug fixes for various components, including popular applications and system libraries. The updates encompass essential tools like `mdadm`, `libblockdev`, `firefox`, `NetworkManager`, `nmstate`, `gdm`, `WALinuxAgent`, `libxml2`, and many more, across different Oracle Linux versions (7, 8, 9, and 10).

AlmaLinux has announced a series of important security updates for various components, including the kernel, kernel-rt, gdk-pixbuf2, glibc, and opentelemetry-collector. These updates aim to address vulnerabilities that could potentially impact the system's security.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) has recently implemented a series of important security updates aimed at enhancing the platform's overall security and functionality. Key updates include:

Fedora Linux has recently rolled out a series of important security updates affecting various components, including popular packages like Firefox, YarnPKG, mingw-opencv, moby-engine, webkitgtk, xen, and varnish. These updates address vulnerabilities and improve the overall security and performance of the system.

Ubuntu Linux 24.04.3 LTS has officially been released, featuring Kernel 6.14 and Mesa 25. This latest version caters to Desktop, Server, and Cloud products, as well as other long-term support flavors. The release includes a range of updates, improvements to the installation media, security enhancements, and fixes for critical bugs, ensuring stability and compatibility with the original 24.04 LTS version. Ubuntu Desktop, Server, Cloud, and Core will receive maintenance updates for five years, while other flavors will have three years of support. Users of Ubuntu 22.04 LTS can upgrade automatically to 24.04.3 LTS via the Update Manager.