Fedora has released updates for both Fedora 42 and Fedora 43 Beta, addressing several security vulnerabilities in key software components, namely the Chromium browser and the Firebird database management system.
Chromium Updates:
- The Chromium browser has been updated to version 140.0.7339.207 in both Fedora 42 and Fedora 43 Beta. This update resolves three critical CVEs (CVE-2025-10890, CVE-2025-10891, and CVE-2025-10892) that involve side-channel information leakage and integer overflows within the V8 engine, which powers JavaScript execution in Chromium.
Firebird Updates:
- Additionally, Fedora 42 has updated the Firebird database management system to version 4.0.6.3221. This update addresses two significant vulnerabilities: CVE-2025-54989, which pertains to a denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability, and CVE-2025-24975, which involves an access bypass issue.
Installation Instructions:
Users can install these updates using the "dnf" package management program by executing the appropriate commands in the terminal. Specific advisories for the updates can be referenced for detailed instructions.
Security and Maintenance:
The updates are crucial for maintaining system security and ensuring the applications run smoothly without vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious entities. Both packages are signed with the Fedora Project GPG key, ensuring their integrity and authenticity.
Future Considerations:
As software continues to evolve, ongoing updates and patches will be necessary to protect against emerging threats. Users are encouraged to stay vigilant and regularly check for updates to maintain a secure computing environment.
In summary, the updates for Fedora 42 and 43 Beta not only enhance the functionality of Chromium and Firebird but also significantly bolster the security posture of these applications against known vulnerabilities. Users are advised to promptly apply these updates
Chromium Updates:
- The Chromium browser has been updated to version 140.0.7339.207 in both Fedora 42 and Fedora 43 Beta. This update resolves three critical CVEs (CVE-2025-10890, CVE-2025-10891, and CVE-2025-10892) that involve side-channel information leakage and integer overflows within the V8 engine, which powers JavaScript execution in Chromium.
Firebird Updates:
- Additionally, Fedora 42 has updated the Firebird database management system to version 4.0.6.3221. This update addresses two significant vulnerabilities: CVE-2025-54989, which pertains to a denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability, and CVE-2025-24975, which involves an access bypass issue.
Installation Instructions:
Users can install these updates using the "dnf" package management program by executing the appropriate commands in the terminal. Specific advisories for the updates can be referenced for detailed instructions.
Security and Maintenance:
The updates are crucial for maintaining system security and ensuring the applications run smoothly without vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious entities. Both packages are signed with the Fedora Project GPG key, ensuring their integrity and authenticity.
Future Considerations:
As software continues to evolve, ongoing updates and patches will be necessary to protect against emerging threats. Users are encouraged to stay vigilant and regularly check for updates to maintain a secure computing environment.
In summary, the updates for Fedora 42 and 43 Beta not only enhance the functionality of Chromium and Firebird but also significantly bolster the security posture of these applications against known vulnerabilities. Users are advised to promptly apply these updates
Chromium and Firebird updates for Fedora
Fedora 42 and Fedora 43 Beta have been updated to fix security vulnerabilities. The updates include the Chromium browser version 140.0.7339.207, which addresses three CVEs (CVE-2025-10890, CVE-2025-10891, and CVE-2025-10892) related to side-channel information leakage and integer overflows in V8. Additionally, Fedora 42 has been updated with the Firebird database management system version 4.0.6.3221, which fixes several security vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-54989 and CVE-2025-24975).
Fedora 42 Update: chromium-140.0.7339.207-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: firebird-4.0.6.3221-1.fc42
Fedora 43 Update: chromium-140.0.7339.207-1.fc43
