Oracle Linux has released a comprehensive set of security and bug fix updates across several components, including the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel, xfsprogs, libbpf, microcode_ctl, and others for versions 7, 8, and 9. These updates address various vulnerabilities and improve system performance and stability.

Notable updates include:

1. Kernel Updates: Both Oracle Linux 9 and 8 received updates to their Unbreakable Enterprise Kernels, addressing a range of security vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-53209, CVE-2024-56600, etc.) and introducing improvements in system functionality.

2. Filesystem Tools: The xfsprogs, btrfs-progs, and other filesystem-related tools received bug fixes to enhance performance, such as improved file system checks and background services for file integrity.

3. Microcode and Firmware Updates: The microcode_ctl package was updated to support various Intel processors, addressing multiple vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-23984, CVE-2024-24000, etc.) and ensuring compatibility with newer kernels. Firmware updates across various drivers were also included to improve device compatibility and performance.

4. Additional Packages: Other packages such as dtrace, snapper, and adaptivemm received updates to fix bugs and enhance their functionalities, ensuring better integration within the Oracle Linux environment.

5. Security Fixes: A series of updates were rolled out to fix known vulnerabilities across different components, including the Expat library, addressing potential security issues like buffer overflows and integer overflows.

The updates are available for download through the Unbreakable Linux Network, and users are encouraged to apply them to ensure enhanced security and system performance.

In conclusion, these updates reflect Oracle's commitment to maintaining the security and reliability of its Linux distributions. Users are advised to regularly check for and apply updates to keep their systems secure against emerging vulnerabilities

Kernel, XFSProgs, Microcode_CTL, and more for Oracle Linux

Oracle Linux has announced a series of security updates, which include a kernel bug fix update for the 9 Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel, as well as updates for xfsprogs, libbpf, microcode_ctl, ipmctl, dwarves, dtrace, snapper, dnf-plugins-extras, btrfs-progs, adaptivemm, iproute, OLAM2.2, gvisor-tap-vsock, and linux-firmware. Additionally, there are bug fix updates for the oraclelinux-release-el9 and linux-firmware for the 8 and 7 kernels.

ELBA-2025-20228 Oracle Linux 9 Unbreakable Enterprise kernel bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20225 Oracle Linux 9 xfsprogs bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20224 Oracle Linux 9 libbpf bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20223 Oracle Linux 9 microcode_ctl bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20222 Oracle Linux 9 ipmctl bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20221 Oracle Linux 9 dwarves bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20220 Oracle Linux 9 dtrace bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20219 Oracle Linux 9 snapper bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20218 Oracle Linux 9 dnf-plugins-extras bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20217 Oracle Linux 9 btrfs-progs bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20216 Oracle Linux 9 adaptivemm bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20215 Oracle Linux 9 iproute bug fix update
OLAMSA-2025-0003 Important: Oracle Linux 8 OLAM2.2 Security Update
ELSA-2025-20270 Important: Oracle Linux 9 Unbreakable Enterprise kernel security update
ELSA-2025-20270 Important: Oracle Linux 9 Unbreakable Enterprise kernel security update
ELSA-2025-3833 Important: Oracle Linux 9 gvisor-tap-vsock security update
ELBA-2025-20229 Oracle Linux 9 linux-firmware bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20226 Oracle Linux 9 oraclelinux-release-el9 bug fix update
ELSA-2025-20270 Important: Oracle Linux 8 Unbreakable Enterprise kernel security update
ELSA-2025-20271 Important: Oracle Linux 8 Unbreakable Enterprise kernel security update
ELSA-2025-3913 Moderate: Oracle Linux 8 expat security update
ELSA-2025-3893 Moderate: Oracle Linux 8 kernel security update
ELSA-2025-3828 Moderate: Oracle Linux 8 glibc security update
ELSA-2025-20271 Important: Oracle Linux 8 Unbreakable Enterprise kernel security update
ELBA-2025-20229 Oracle Linux 8 linux-firmware bug fix update
ELSA-2025-20271 Important: Oracle Linux 7 Unbreakable Enterprise kernel security update
ELSA-2025-3396 Important: Oracle Linux 7 grub2 security update
ELSA-2025-3395 Important: Oracle Linux 7 freetype security update
ELEA-2025-2427 Oracle Linux 7 microcode_ctl bug fix and enhancement update
ELBA-2025-20229 Oracle Linux 7 linux-firmware bug fix update

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