IPFire 2.29 - Core Update 197 has been released, representing a significant advancement for this open-source firewall and security platform trusted by organizations and individuals globally. This update features a major overhaul of OpenVPN, upgraded to version 2.6, which enhances security, client compatibility, and modernizes the codebase. The improved system performance allows for reduced energy consumption without compromising speed, as IPFire is now based on Linux 6.12.41 and incorporates new defenses against Transient Scheduler Attacks.
The update includes various package upgrades and add-on updates, ensuring that users have access to the latest security features and improvements. The dedicated team behind IPFire has worked extensively to make this release possible, but they rely on community support and donations to continue their efforts.
Among the key enhancements in OpenVPN 2.6 are simplified client configuration exports with embedded certificates, improved cryptographic capabilities, and a revamped subnet topology. Notably, the update allows changes to OpenVPN settings without needing to restart the service, facilitating immediate client reconnections.
Additionally, IPFire will now default to reducing CPU clock speeds to save power and minimize heat, based on benchmarks showing that this does not compromise performance. Other improvements include enhanced support for WireGuard configurations, updates to the intrusion prevention system, backup enhancements, and better handling of network interface issues at boot time.
This release showcases IPFire's ongoing commitment to providing robust security and performance in an evolving cybersecurity landscape. It highlights the importance of community support for open-source projects and encourages users to contribute to the sustainability of this vital platform.
For further details, visit the official announcement at IPFire's website
The update includes various package upgrades and add-on updates, ensuring that users have access to the latest security features and improvements. The dedicated team behind IPFire has worked extensively to make this release possible, but they rely on community support and donations to continue their efforts.
Among the key enhancements in OpenVPN 2.6 are simplified client configuration exports with embedded certificates, improved cryptographic capabilities, and a revamped subnet topology. Notably, the update allows changes to OpenVPN settings without needing to restart the service, facilitating immediate client reconnections.
Additionally, IPFire will now default to reducing CPU clock speeds to save power and minimize heat, based on benchmarks showing that this does not compromise performance. Other improvements include enhanced support for WireGuard configurations, updates to the intrusion prevention system, backup enhancements, and better handling of network interface issues at boot time.
This release showcases IPFire's ongoing commitment to providing robust security and performance in an evolving cybersecurity landscape. It highlights the importance of community support for open-source projects and encourages users to contribute to the sustainability of this vital platform.
For further details, visit the official announcement at IPFire's website
IPFire 2.29 - Core Update 197 released
IPFire 2.29 - Core Update 197 has been released, marking a significant milestone for this professional-grade open-source firewall and security platform. The update includes a comprehensive overhaul of OpenVPN to version 2.6, bringing improved security, client compatibility, and codebase modernization, as well as fine-tuned system performance to reduce energy consumption while maintaining lightning-fast speed. Additionally, IPFire has been rebased on Linux 6.12.41, features new mitigations against Transient Scheduler Attacks, and includes numerous package upgrades and add-on updates.
