Recent updates for Fedora Linux have been announced, focusing on security enhancements for versions 41, 42, and 43 Beta. Key updated packages include major applications such as Firefox and Chromium, as well as utilities like Perl's Cpanel-JSON-XS module, Gitleaks, Lemonldap-ng, Python pip, and the Forgejo kernel alongside its headers.

Summary of Updates:

- Fedora 41:
- Firefox: Updated to version 143.0.
- Chromium: Updated to version 140.0.7339.127, addressing several vulnerabilities including a "use after free" in Service Workers.
- Perl-Cpanel-JSON-XS: Version 4.40, fixing an integer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2025-40929).
- Gitleaks: Updated to version 8.28.0.
- Lemonldap-ng: Updated to version 2.21.3.

- Fedora 42:
- Python pip: Version 24.3.1, with a security fix for urllib3 (CVE-2025-50181).
- Forgejo: Updated to version 12.0.3, which includes multiple bug fixes and security enhancements.
- Perl-Cpanel-JSON-XS: Updated similarly to Fedora 41.
- Gitleaks: Updated to version 8.28.0.
- Lemonldap-ng: Version 2.21.3, similar to Fedora 41.

- Fedora 43:
- Kernel: Updated to version 6.17.0-0.rc6.49, which includes fixes and security mitigations for the VMSCAPE vulnerability (CVE-2025-40300).
- Kernel headers: Also updated alongside the kernel.
- Forgejo and Gitleaks: Both updated to version 12.0.3 and 8.28.0, respectively, similar to previous versions.

Installation Instructions:

Users can easily install these updates via the command line using the `dnf` update program. The command format is:

bashsu -c 'dnf upgrade --advisory '

For detailed documentation on using the `dnf` command, users can refer to the official [dnf documentation](http://dnf.readthedocs.io/en/latest/command_ref.html#upgrade-command-label). All packages are signed with the Fedora Project GPG key for security assurance.

Additional Context:

These updates are essential for maintaining the security and stability of Fedora systems, and users are encouraged to apply them promptly. Each update comes with its own change logs and references to specific vulnerabilities, highlighting the importance of staying current with software updates in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. Continued vigilance and timely updates are critical in safeguarding systems from potential exploits

Firefox, Chromium, Kernel, and more updates for Fedora

Several security updates have been released for Fedora Linux, affecting versions 41, 42, and 43 Beta. The updated packages include Firefox, Chromium, Perl's Cpanel-JSON-XS module, Gitleaks, Lemonldap-ng, Python pip, Forgejo kernel, and kernel headers.

Fedora 41 Update: firefox-143.0-1.fc41
Fedora 41 Update: chromium-140.0.7339.127-1.fc41
Fedora 41 Update: perl-Cpanel-JSON-XS-4.40-1.fc41
Fedora 41 Update: gitleaks-8.28.0-1.fc41
Fedora 41 Update: lemonldap-ng-2.21.3-1.fc41
Fedora 42 Update: python-pip-24.3.1-5.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: forgejo-12.0.3-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: perl-Cpanel-JSON-XS-4.40-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: gitleaks-8.28.0-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: lemonldap-ng-2.21.3-1.fc42
Fedora 43 Update: kernel-6.17.0-0.rc6.49.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: kernel-headers-6.17.0-0.rc6.49.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: forgejo-12.0.3-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: gitleaks-8.28.0-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: lemonldap-ng-2.21.3-1.fc43

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