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 key details of the update are as follows:
- Announcement ID: openSUSE-SU-2025:15399-1
- Affected Product: openSUSE Tumbleweed
- Package Versions:
- chromedriver: 138.0.7204.183-1.1
- chromium: 138.0.7204.183-1.1
This update is important for maintaining the security and functionality of applications that rely on Chromedriver, as it mitigates a specific vulnerability that could potentially be exploited.
For further details, users can refer to the security advisory linked in the announcement: [SUSE CVE-2025-8292](https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-8292.html).
In addition to the security benefits provided by this update, users are encouraged to regularly check for updates and patches for their systems to ensure that they are protected against newly discovered vulnerabilities. Staying informed about security advisories, especially for critical components like web drivers, is a key practice for maintaining system integrity.
Moreover, for users running different versions of openSUSE or other Linux distributions, it is advisable to verify the availability of equivalent updates or patches that address similar vulnerabilities in their respective environments. This proactive approach can significantly reduce the risk of security breaches and ensure the smooth operation of applications dependent on browser automation tools like Chromedriver
The key details of the update are as follows:
- Announcement ID: openSUSE-SU-2025:15399-1
- Affected Product: openSUSE Tumbleweed
- Package Versions:
- chromedriver: 138.0.7204.183-1.1
- chromium: 138.0.7204.183-1.1
This update is important for maintaining the security and functionality of applications that rely on Chromedriver, as it mitigates a specific vulnerability that could potentially be exploited.
For further details, users can refer to the security advisory linked in the announcement: [SUSE CVE-2025-8292](https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-8292.html).
Extension:
In addition to the security benefits provided by this update, users are encouraged to regularly check for updates and patches for their systems to ensure that they are protected against newly discovered vulnerabilities. Staying informed about security advisories, especially for critical components like web drivers, is a key practice for maintaining system integrity.
Moreover, for users running different versions of openSUSE or other Linux distributions, it is advisable to verify the availability of equivalent updates or patches that address similar vulnerabilities in their respective environments. This proactive approach can significantly reduce the risk of security breaches and ensure the smooth operation of applications dependent on browser automation tools like Chromedriver
Chromedriver update for SUSE
Updated chromedriver packages are available for SUSE Linux:
openSUSE-SU-2025:15399-1: moderate: chromedriver-138.0.7204.183-1.1 on GA media
