The Debian Project has announced the release of Debian GNU/Linux 12.13, an update for its "oldstable" distribution, Debian 12 (Bookworm). This thirteenth point release focuses primarily on security enhancements and patches for critical packages, addressing recent vulnerabilities without introducing a new version of the Bookworm distribution. Users who have Debian 12 installed can easily upgrade their systems by redirecting their package managers to an updated Debian mirror to obtain the latest software components.
This update is particularly beneficial for those regularly maintaining their systems through security.debian.org, as many of the vital updates from this source have been integrated into the release. While new installation images will be made available shortly via standard channels, current users can expect a straightforward upgrade process by switching to one of Debian’s mirrors.
In addition to security fixes, Debian 12.13 includes various smaller tweaks and bug fixes across different packages. Notable updates involve the allow-html-temp package, which now supports newer versions of Thunderbird, and angular.js, which has received patches for several identified security vulnerabilities (CVE-2022-25844, CVE-2023-26116, CVE-2023-26117, and CVE-2023-26118). Other fixes address potential denial of service risks and issues with improper input handling.
The highlight of this release is the emphasis on security, with focused updates on widely used packages like Chromium, Firefox-ESR, and OpenSSL, showcasing the Debian Security Team's commitment to user protection. However, some packages, such as ClamAV, have been removed due to security issues and lack of support on certain architectures like armel or mipsel.
Additionally, improvements have been made to the installer to incorporate the fixes from this release. For a comprehensive overview of all changes, users can refer to the Debian ChangeLog, which provides detailed information.
Looking ahead, the Debian community continues to prioritize security and stability, ensuring that users have access to a reliable and secure operating system. As the project evolves, users can expect more updates and enhancements to maintain the integrity and safety of their systems
This update is particularly beneficial for those regularly maintaining their systems through security.debian.org, as many of the vital updates from this source have been integrated into the release. While new installation images will be made available shortly via standard channels, current users can expect a straightforward upgrade process by switching to one of Debian’s mirrors.
In addition to security fixes, Debian 12.13 includes various smaller tweaks and bug fixes across different packages. Notable updates involve the allow-html-temp package, which now supports newer versions of Thunderbird, and angular.js, which has received patches for several identified security vulnerabilities (CVE-2022-25844, CVE-2023-26116, CVE-2023-26117, and CVE-2023-26118). Other fixes address potential denial of service risks and issues with improper input handling.
The highlight of this release is the emphasis on security, with focused updates on widely used packages like Chromium, Firefox-ESR, and OpenSSL, showcasing the Debian Security Team's commitment to user protection. However, some packages, such as ClamAV, have been removed due to security issues and lack of support on certain architectures like armel or mipsel.
Additionally, improvements have been made to the installer to incorporate the fixes from this release. For a comprehensive overview of all changes, users can refer to the Debian ChangeLog, which provides detailed information.
Looking ahead, the Debian community continues to prioritize security and stability, ensuring that users have access to a reliable and secure operating system. As the project evolves, users can expect more updates and enhancements to maintain the integrity and safety of their systems
Debian GNU Linux 12.13 released
The Debian Project has released an update for its "oldstable" distribution, Debian GNU/Linux 12 (Bookworm), which primarily addresses security fixes and patches for various important packages. This point release, Debian 12.13, does not introduce a new version of Bookworm but instead updates the existing software components on users' systems, making it easy to upgrade using an updated Debian mirror. The update includes smaller tweaks and bug fixes across different packages, with a focus on security, particularly for widely used code in Chromium, Firefox-ESR, and OpenSSL.
