SUSE Linux has recently released important security updates for several key components, including Helm, Mozilla Firefox, and various Linux Kernel versions. These updates address a range of vulnerabilities, enhancing the overall security and stability of the operating system.

Key Updates

1. Helm Update (SUSE-SU-2025:02121-1)
- Release Date: June 26, 2025
- CVE: CVE-2025-22872
- Severity: Important
- Affected Products: Various versions of SUSE Linux Enterprise and openSUSE.
- Improvements: This update includes fixes for several issues, such as improved user authentication and better handling of empty configuration files.

2. Mozilla Firefox Update (SUSE-SU-2025:02122-1)
- Release Date: June 26, 2025
- CVE: Multiple including CVE-2025-6424, CVE-2025-6425, etc.
- Severity: Important
- Affected Products: Includes various SUSE Linux desktop applications and high-performance computing modules.
- Improvements: Addresses several vulnerabilities related to security flaws in the browser, including use-after-free errors and incorrect URL parsing.

3. Linux Kernel Updates
- A series of updates (e.g., SUSE-SU-2025:02124-1 through SUSE-SU-2025:02142-1) focused on live patches for various SUSE Linux Enterprise versions, including SLE 15 SP3, SP4, and SP6.
- Common CVEs: Include critical vulnerabilities such as CVE-2024-56601 and CVE-2024-50125.
- Severity: All updates rated as important, addressing critical security vulnerabilities related to network management, memory management, and Bluetooth functionalities.

Patch Installation

To ensure that your systems remain secure, users are encouraged to apply these updates using SUSE's recommended installation methods, such as YaST online_update or the command-line tool `zypper patch`. Specific commands for different products are provided in the announcements.

Conclusion

These updates are crucial for maintaining system security and functionality. Users of SUSE Linux are urged to promptly install these patches to safeguard against potential threats and vulnerabilities. Regular updates and patches play a vital role in protecting systems from emerging security risks

Helm, Firefox, Linux Kernel updates for SUSE

SUSE Linux has been updated with several security enhancements, including updates for Helm, Mozilla Firefox, and the Linux Kernel:

SUSE-SU-2025:02121-1: important: Security update for helm
SUSE-SU-2025:02122-1: important: Security update for MozillaFirefox
SUSE-SU-2025:02124-1: important: Security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 46 for SLE 15 SP3)
SUSE-SU-2025:02125-1: important: Security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 28 for SLE 15 SP4)
SUSE-SU-2025:02127-1: important: Security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 5 for SLE 15 SP6)
SUSE-SU-2025:02126-1: important: Security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 2 for SLE 15 SP6)
SUSE-SU-2025:02128-1: important: Security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 7 for SLE 15 SP6)
SUSE-SU-2025:02139-1: important: Security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 44 for SLE 15 SP3)
SUSE-SU-2025:02142-1: important: Security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 26 for SLE 15 SP4)
SUSE-SU-2025:02140-1: important: Security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 48 for SLE 15 SP3)
SUSE-SU-2025:02134-1: important: Security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 31 for SLE 15 SP4)
SUSE-SU-2025:02136-1: important: Security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 49 for SLE 15 SP3)
SUSE-SU-2025:02138-1: important: Security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 52 for SLE 15 SP3)

Helm, Firefox, Linux Kernel updates for SUSE @ Linux Compatible