GNOME has released version 50.5, a bugfix update for the GNOME 50 "Tokyo" branch, which includes three significant security patches addressing vulnerabilities in gvfs, librsvg, and Epiphany. This update also introduces a screen-time lockout feature that prevents users from unlocking the screen after reaching their designated limit, along with fixes for various bugs in GNOME Shell, Mutter, and GDM. While the release has been described as "boring," it is intended to be a stable and safe upgrade for users still on GNOME 50, especially as GNOME 51 is already stable. Overall, version 50.5 serves to extend the support for GNOME 50 while providing essential security and usability improvements

GNOME 50.5 Released: Security Fixes and Screen-Time Lockout for Tokyo Branch

GNOME released version 50.5, a deliberately "boring" bugfix update for the GNOME 50 "Tokyo" branch. The release packs in three notable security patches, including a gvfs privilege fix (CVE-2026-88924), a librsvg use-after-free flaw, and Epiphany injection and path-traversal fixes. Beyond security, GNOME Shell now enforces screen-time limits by refusing to unlock the screen once a limit is reached, while Mutter and GDM fix display, compositor, and login-session bugs. Since GNOME 51 is already stable, 50.5 extends the supported lifespan of GNOME 50 for distros that haven't yet upgraded.

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