AlmaLinux has announced critical updates that enhance the security of its operating system, including a kernel update classified as Moderate, a Thunderbird update deemed Important, and a Python-setuptools update rated as Moderate.

Overview of Updates:

1. Kernel Security Update (Moderate)
- Release Date: July 8, 2025
- CVE References:
- CVE-2025-21883: Fix for deinitializing virtual functions in error paths.
- CVE-2025-21961: Correction of truesize for the mb-xdp-pass case.
- CVE-2025-22104: Use of kernel helpers for hex dumps.
- Link: [Kernel Security Update Details](https://errata.almalinux.org/10/ALSA-2025-9896.html)

2. Thunderbird Security Update (Important)
- Release Date: July 7, 2025
- CVE Reference:
- CVE-2025-5986: Vulnerabilities related to unsolicited file downloads, disk space exhaustion, and credential leakage.
- Link: [Thunderbird Security Update Details](https://errata.almalinux.org/8/ALSA-2025-10246.html)

3. Python-Setuptools Security Update (Moderate)
- Release Date: July 8, 2025
- CVE Reference:
- CVE-2025-47273: Path traversal vulnerability within the setuptools package index.
- Link: [Python-Setuptools Security Update Details](https://errata.almalinux.org/9/ALSA-2025-10407.html)

Additional Information:

Users are encouraged to review the detailed security issues, including their impacts and CVSS scores, by visiting the respective links provided for each update. AlmaLinux emphasizes that this message is autogenerated, and users should not reply directly to it. For further inquiries or to manage notification settings, users can access the AlmaLinux community chat or mailing lists.

Conclusion:

These updates reflect AlmaLinux's commitment to providing a secure and stable operating environment. Users should ensure their systems are updated promptly to mitigate any potential vulnerabilities.

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Kernel, Thunderbord, Python-Setuptools updates for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux has been updated with several security enhancements, including a kernel security update classified as Moderate, a Thunderbird security update deemed Important, and a Python-setuptools security update rated as Moderate:

ALSA-2025:9896: kernel security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2025:10246: thunderbird security update (Important)
ALSA-2025:10407: python-setuptools security update (Moderate)

Kernel, Thunderbord, Python-Setuptools updates for AlmaLinux @ Linux Compatible