Debian GNU/Linux has recently released two significant security updates for its users: one for Chromium on Debian 12 and another for MariaDB 10.5 on Debian 11.

Chromium Security Update

The update, detailed in Debian Security Advisory DSA-5935-1, addresses vulnerabilities identified as CVE-2025-5068 and CVE-2025-5419. These vulnerabilities could lead to various severe issues, including arbitrary code execution, denial of service, and information disclosure. Notably, an exploit for CVE-2025-5419 is currently known to be active in the wild. Users on the stable distribution (bookworm) are encouraged to upgrade to version 137.0.7151.68-1~deb12u1 to mitigate these risks. Additional information, including the detailed security status of Chromium, is available on the Debian security tracker page.

MariaDB Security Update

The MariaDB update is outlined in Debian LTS Advisory DLA-4208-1. This update addresses vulnerabilities CVE-2025-30693 and CVE-2025-30722. The first vulnerability allows high-privileged attackers with network access to potentially crash the MariaDB Server or gain unauthorized data manipulation capabilities. The second vulnerability, which is harder to exploit, affects low-privileged attackers and could result in unauthorized access to critical data or data manipulation in the MariaDB Client. Users of Debian 11 (bullseye) should upgrade to version 1:10.5.29-0+deb11u1. Notably, the update includes a change in the InnoDB data format for CVE-2025-30693, which may affect compatibility with older tools. Users can find additional details on the MariaDB security tracker page.

Recommendations

Both updates are crucial for maintaining system security, and users are strongly advised to apply these updates promptly. For further information on applying these updates and other security advisories, users can refer to the respective Debian security pages.

Conclusion

These updates highlight the ongoing commitment of Debian to address security vulnerabilities and protect users from potential threats. It is essential for users to stay informed and maintain their systems with the latest security patches to ensure continued safety and performance

Chromium and MariaDB updates for Debian

Debian GNU/Linux has received two security updates: Chromium for Debian 12 and MariaDB 10.5 for Debian 11

[DSA 5935-1] chromium security update
[DLA 4208-1] mariadb-10.5 security update

Chromium and MariaDB updates for Debian @ Linux Compatible