Firefox Update for Slackware
Newly updated Firefox packages have been released for Slackware Linux 15.0, addressing critical security vulnerabilities. The update is identified as mozilla-firefox (SSA:2025-231-01).
Update Details:
The latest version, mozilla-firefox-140.2.0esr, includes essential security fixes and performance enhancements. Users are encouraged to consult the following links for release notes and security advisories:
- Release Notes: [Mozilla Firefox Release Notes](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/140.2.0/releasenotes/)
- Security Advisory: [Mozilla Security Advisories](https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-67)
Package Availability:
The updated Firefox packages can be accessed from various hosting sources, including the OSU Open Source Lab, which provides FTP and rsync support for the Slackware project. For further details and additional mirror sites, visit [Slackware's official site](http://slackware.com).
Download Links:
- For Slackware 15.0 i686: [Download Package](ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware-15.0/patches/packages/mozilla-firefox-140.2.0esr-i686-1_slack15.0.txz)
- For Slackware 15.0 x86_64: [Download Package](ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware64-15.0/patches/packages/mozilla-firefox-140.2.0esr-x86_64-1_slack15.0.txz)
- For Slackware -current i686: [Download Package](ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware-current/slackware/xap/mozilla-firefox-140.2.0esr-i686-1.txz)
- For Slackware -current x86_64: [Download Package](ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware64-current/slackware64/xap/mozilla-firefox-140.2.0esr-x86_64-1.txz)
MD5 Signatures:
To ensure the integrity of the downloaded packages, users can verify the following MD5 signatures:
- Slackware 15.0 i686: `57db4bf322cfbddfd1432f7518fe3b73`
- Slackware 15.0 x86_64: `b2deef73d5e1f5b92c5d440f4636b3ca`
- Slackware -current i686: `1ca71aa014fed6fec09d6b285d73d6b1`
- Slackware -current x86_64: `46bc061f4aa1d8abe12909c0f8861ec4`
Installation Instructions:
Users can upgrade the Firefox package by executing the following command as root:
Conclusion:
The Slackware Linux Security Team remains committed to providing timely updates and security patches to ensure user safety and system integrity. For further inquiries or information on security measures, please refer to the official Slackware website or consult the GPG key for verification purposes
Newly updated Firefox packages have been released for Slackware Linux 15.0, addressing critical security vulnerabilities. The update is identified as mozilla-firefox (SSA:2025-231-01).
Update Details:
The latest version, mozilla-firefox-140.2.0esr, includes essential security fixes and performance enhancements. Users are encouraged to consult the following links for release notes and security advisories:
- Release Notes: [Mozilla Firefox Release Notes](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/140.2.0/releasenotes/)
- Security Advisory: [Mozilla Security Advisories](https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-67)
Package Availability:
The updated Firefox packages can be accessed from various hosting sources, including the OSU Open Source Lab, which provides FTP and rsync support for the Slackware project. For further details and additional mirror sites, visit [Slackware's official site](http://slackware.com).
Download Links:
- For Slackware 15.0 i686: [Download Package](ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware-15.0/patches/packages/mozilla-firefox-140.2.0esr-i686-1_slack15.0.txz)
- For Slackware 15.0 x86_64: [Download Package](ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware64-15.0/patches/packages/mozilla-firefox-140.2.0esr-x86_64-1_slack15.0.txz)
- For Slackware -current i686: [Download Package](ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware-current/slackware/xap/mozilla-firefox-140.2.0esr-i686-1.txz)
- For Slackware -current x86_64: [Download Package](ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware64-current/slackware64/xap/mozilla-firefox-140.2.0esr-x86_64-1.txz)
MD5 Signatures:
To ensure the integrity of the downloaded packages, users can verify the following MD5 signatures:
- Slackware 15.0 i686: `57db4bf322cfbddfd1432f7518fe3b73`
- Slackware 15.0 x86_64: `b2deef73d5e1f5b92c5d440f4636b3ca`
- Slackware -current i686: `1ca71aa014fed6fec09d6b285d73d6b1`
- Slackware -current x86_64: `46bc061f4aa1d8abe12909c0f8861ec4`
Installation Instructions:
Users can upgrade the Firefox package by executing the following command as root:
upgradepkg mozilla-firefox-140.2.0esr-i686-1_slack15.0.txz
Conclusion:
The Slackware Linux Security Team remains committed to providing timely updates and security patches to ensure user safety and system integrity. For further inquiries or information on security measures, please refer to the official Slackware website or consult the GPG key for verification purposes
Firefox update for Slackware
Updated Firefox packages are available for Slackware Linux 15.0:
mozilla-firefox (SSA:2025-231-01)
