Oracle Linux has recently rolled out a series of critical security updates, addressing vulnerabilities across various components, including Cloud-Init, the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel, and several libraries and tools. Notable updates include:

1. Cloud-Init: An important security update for Oracle Linux 10 is outlined under advisory ELSA-2025-10844, which resolves a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-6174) affecting the Cloud-Init package. This update improves network management and log file permissions, enhancing overall security and functionality.

2. Kernel Updates: Advisory ELSA-2025-20470 provides an important security patch for Oracle Linux 9's Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel, addressing multiple vulnerabilities (e.g., CVE-2023-52572, CVE-2023-52621, etc.) to bolster system integrity and security.

3. Library and Tool Updates: A range of updates was made to popular libraries and tools:
- glib2: A moderate security update for Oracle Linux 9 (ELSA-2025-11140) addresses vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-52533, CVE-2025-4373).
- Python Setuptools: Security updates for python3.12-setuptools and python-setuptools were released, ensuring that Python environments remain secure.

4. Other Critical Updates: Additional updates target various components such as:
- oVirt 4.5 bug fixes
- Unbound bug enhancements
- Security updates for Emacs, Firefox, and more.

These updates are crucial for maintaining the security posture of Oracle Linux systems, addressing vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors. The detailed list of advisories includes not only the packages updated but also the specifics of the changes made, including fixes for various bugs and enhancements to existing features.

To ensure optimal security, it is recommended that users promptly apply these updates and review the detailed change logs provided in the advisories. Keeping systems updated is a vital part of safeguarding against potential exploits and ensuring system reliability in enterprise environments

Cloud-Init, oVirt, Kernel, and more updates for Oracle Linux

Oracle Linux has released several security updates, including a cloud-init security update, oVirt 4.5 bug fix, an unbound kernel security update, glib2 security update, a python3.12-setuptools security update, socat, a webkit2gtk3 bug fix, lz4 security update, an emacs security update, a go-toolset:rhel8 security update, motif, cockpit, lvm2, autofs, audit, dracut, and a firefox security update:

ELSA-2025-10844 Important: Oracle Linux 10 cloud-init security update
ELBA-2025-20469 Oracle Linux 8 oVirt 4.5 ovirt-ansible-collection bug fix update
ELSA-2025-20470 Important: Oracle Linux 9 Unbreakable Enterprise kernel security update
ELBA-2025-11064 Oracle Linux 9 unbound bug fix and enhancement update
ELSA-2025-11140 Moderate: Oracle Linux 9 glib2 security update
ELSA-2025-10837 Moderate: Oracle Linux 9 kernel security update
ELSA-2025-11044 Moderate: Oracle Linux 8 python3.12-setuptools security update
ELSA-2025-11036 Moderate: Oracle Linux 8 python-setuptools security update
ELSA-2025-11042 Moderate: Oracle Linux 8 socat security update
ELBA-2025-11040 Oracle Linux 8 webkit2gtk3 bug fix update
ELSA-2025-11035 Moderate: Oracle Linux 8 lz4 security update
ELSA-2025-11030 Moderate: Oracle Linux 8 emacs security update
ELSA-2025-10672 Moderate: Oracle Linux 8 go-toolset:rhel8 security update
ELBA-2025-11041 Oracle Linux 8 motif bug fix and enhancement update
ELBA-2025-11039 Oracle Linux 8 cockpit bug fix and enhancement update
ELBA-2025-11037 Oracle Linux 8 lvm2 bug fix and enhancement update
ELBA-2025-11034 Oracle Linux 8 autofs bug fix and enhancement update
ELBA-2025-11033 Oracle Linux 8 audit bug fix and enhancement update
ELBA-2025-11028 Oracle Linux 8 dracut bug fix and enhancement update
ELSA-2025-10181 Important: Oracle Linux 7 firefox security update

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