Fedora Linux has recently undergone a series of updates that enhance its security and software stability. Key updates include new versions of the Epiphany web browser, XZ compression utilities, the Perl-Compress-Raw-Lzma module, and the LibXMP library. These updates address various security vulnerabilities and improve existing functionalities.
- Version: 47.7-1.fc41 and 48.3-1.fc42
- Summary: The GNOME web browser designed for simplicity and ease of use. The latest versions fix vulnerabilities, including CVE-2025-3839, which relates to insecure external protocol invocation.
2. XZ:
- Version: 5.8.1-2.fc41 and 5.8.1-2.fc40
- Summary: Provides LZMA compression utilities, offering high compression ratios with fast decompression speeds. The update addresses a heap-use-after-free vulnerability (CVE-2025-31115) in the threaded .xz decoder.
3. Perl-Compress-Raw-Lzma:
- Version: 2.212-6.fc41 and 2.209-9.fc40
- Summary: This module offers a low-level interface to the LZMA compression library. The updates ensure compatibility with the new XZ version.
4. LibXMP:
- Version: 4.6.2-3.fc42
- Summary: A library for rendering various module file formats to PCM data. The latest update fixes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2025-47256) in the Pha Packer loader.
Recent Updates:
1. Epiphany:- Version: 47.7-1.fc41 and 48.3-1.fc42
- Summary: The GNOME web browser designed for simplicity and ease of use. The latest versions fix vulnerabilities, including CVE-2025-3839, which relates to insecure external protocol invocation.
2. XZ:
- Version: 5.8.1-2.fc41 and 5.8.1-2.fc40
- Summary: Provides LZMA compression utilities, offering high compression ratios with fast decompression speeds. The update addresses a heap-use-after-free vulnerability (CVE-2025-31115) in the threaded .xz decoder.
3. Perl-Compress-Raw-Lzma:
- Version: 2.212-6.fc41 and 2.209-9.fc40
- Summary: This module offers a low-level interface to the LZMA compression library. The updates ensure compatibility with the new XZ version.
4. LibXMP:
- Version: 4.6.2-3.fc42
- Summary: A library for rendering various module file formats to PCM data. The latest update fixes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2025-47256) in the Pha Packer loader.
Installation Guidance:
Users can install these updates using the `dnf` command line tool. Each update includes unique advisory links for further information and documentation. The packages are signed with the Fedora Project GPG key, ensuring their integrity.Conclusion:
These updates reflect Fedora's commitment to maintaining a secure and reliable operating system. By promptly addressing security vulnerabilities and improving software performance, Fedora ensures that users have a safe environment for their computing needs. Users are encouraged to keep their systems updated to benefit from these enhancementsEpiphany, XZ, Perl-Compress-Raw-Lzma, LibXMP updates for Fedora
Fedora Linux has been updated with multiple security enhancements, including Epiphany, XZ, Perl-Compress-Raw-Lzma, and LibXMP:
Fedora 41 Update: epiphany-47.7-1.fc41
Fedora 41 Update: xz-5.8.1-2.fc41
Fedora 41 Update: perl-Compress-Raw-Lzma-2.212-6.fc41
Fedora 40 Update: xz-5.8.1-2.fc40
Fedora 40 Update: perl-Compress-Raw-Lzma-2.209-9.fc40
Fedora 42 Update: libxmp-4.6.2-3.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: epiphany-48.3-1.fc42
Epiphany, XZ, Perl-Compress-Raw-Lzma, LibXMP updates for Fedora @ Linux Compatible
