A new security update for the Chromium web browser has been released for Fedora Linux versions 41 and 42. The updates, identified as chromium-137.0.7151.55-1.fc41 for Fedora 41 and chromium-137.0.7151.55-1.fc42 for Fedora 42, address several security vulnerabilities.

Update Details:

Version Information:
- Fedora 41: chromium-137.0.7151.55-1.fc41
- Fedora 42: chromium-137.0.7151.55-1.fc42

Release Date: June 2, 2025

Vulnerabilities Addressed:
- CVE-2025-5063: Use after free in Compositing
- CVE-2025-5280: Out of bounds write in V8
- CVE-2025-5064: Inappropriate implementation in the Background Fetch API
- CVE-2025-5065: Inappropriate implementation in the FileSystemAccess API
- CVE-2025-5066: Inappropriate implementation in Messages
- CVE-2025-5281: Inappropriate implementation in BFCache
- CVE-2025-5283: Use after free in libvpx
- CVE-2025-5067: Inappropriate implementation in Tab Strip

Change Log Highlights:
- The update includes a fix for a build failure related to `simdutf` and `pdfium-png_decoder`.
- Patches from previous versions have been merged upstream.
- There are enhancements for the `ppc64le` architecture and adjustments for the upcoming Fedora 43 release.

Installation Instructions:

To install the updates, users can use the "dnf" package manager. The command to execute is:

bashsu -c 'dnf upgrade --advisory FEDORA-2025-680072bb22' # For Fedora 41
su -c 'dnf upgrade --advisory FEDORA-2025-7f3fdc548a' # For Fedora 42

Users can find additional information on using `dnf` in the official documentation.

Security Assurance:

All packages in the Fedora Project are signed with the GPG key, ensuring the integrity of the updates.

Conclusion:

This update is crucial for maintaining browser security and user safety while using Chromium on Fedora. Users are encouraged to apply the update promptly to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Extended Note:

Fedora users should regularly check for updates not just for Chromium but for all system packages to ensure they are protected against emerging threats. Staying updated with security patches is a vital practice in maintaining system integrity and online safety

Chromium update for Fedora

A Chromium security update has been released for Fedora Linux 41 and 42:

Fedora 41 Update: chromium-137.0.7151.55-1.fc41
Fedora 42 Update: chromium-137.0.7151.55-1.fc42

Chromium update for Fedora @ Linux Compatible