Notable contributions include a substantial update to the Pakfire page by Stephen Cuka, which enhances user interface controls and improves language translations. Additionally, the firewall now supports outgoing connections using an alias IP address without NATing to the default IP on RED. The IPsec host certificate renewal process has been corrected to properly update internal files, and the distribution has transitioned from libidn to libidn2 for enhanced functionality.
The update also includes numerous package updates, such as abseil-cpp, BIND, and Zabbix Server, with Zabbix being upgraded to version 7.0.11 LTS, which is a significant version change that breaks compatibility with earlier releases. Other updated add-ons include Bacula, FFmpeg, and Samba.
Users are encouraged to install this update promptly to take advantage of the latest security patches and improvements. The IPFire community's contributions have been invaluable, and support through donations is welcomed to further the project’s development.
This release underscores IPFire's commitment to providing a robust and secure networking solution. As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, regular updates like these are essential for maintaining the integrity and reliability of network infrastructure. Future updates are anticipated to further enhance IPFire’s capabilities, ensuring it remains a competitive choice for users seeking high-performance firewall solutions
IPFire 2.29 - Core Update 194 released
IPFire 2.29 - Core Update 194 has been released and represents the most recent enhancement to the secure and high-performance open-source firewall. This update encompasses various enhancements and bug resolutions, prioritizing the improvement of security and usability while maintaining simplicity. The update reestablishes the IPFire kernel on Linux 6.12.23, incorporating enhancements for security and stability. Stephen Cuka made a significant update to the Pakfire page, enhancing controls and language translation. The firewall has been configured to permit outgoing connections utilizing an alias IP address, which will be NATed to the default IP address on RED. The process for renewing the IPsec host certificate now accurately updates internal files. The update encompasses enhancements to packages, add-ons, and Zabbix Server 6.x.
