Oracle has released a series of security and bug fix updates for multiple versions of Oracle Linux, specifically targeting linux-firmware and CUPS. The updates are categorized under various advisories, including ELBA and ELSA, for Oracle Linux versions 10, 9, and 8.
1. Oracle Linux 10:
- Advisory ELBA-2025-12885: This update addresses both bug fixes and enhancements related to linux-firmware.
- A range of firmware packages have been updated, including those for wireless adapters and various devices.
2. Oracle Linux 9:
- Advisory ELBA-2025-10697: This update focuses on bug fixes for linux-firmware, similar to the updates for version 10, and involves multiple firmware packages.
3. Oracle Linux 8:
- Advisory ELSA-2025-15702: This important security update addresses a vulnerability in CUPS (Common Unix Printing System), specifically an authentication bypass issue (CVE-2025-58060).
- Multiple bug fix updates related to linux-firmware have also been released, including advisories ELBA-2025-8412, ELBA-2025-14555, and ELBA-2025-11038.
- iwl1000, iwl2000, iwl6000, and others.
- Additional firmware packages for Libertas devices and LiquidIO have also been included.
Key Updates:
1. Oracle Linux 10:
- Advisory ELBA-2025-12885: This update addresses both bug fixes and enhancements related to linux-firmware.
- A range of firmware packages have been updated, including those for wireless adapters and various devices.
2. Oracle Linux 9:
- Advisory ELBA-2025-10697: This update focuses on bug fixes for linux-firmware, similar to the updates for version 10, and involves multiple firmware packages.
3. Oracle Linux 8:
- Advisory ELSA-2025-15702: This important security update addresses a vulnerability in CUPS (Common Unix Printing System), specifically an authentication bypass issue (CVE-2025-58060).
- Multiple bug fix updates related to linux-firmware have also been released, including advisories ELBA-2025-8412, ELBA-2025-14555, and ELBA-2025-11038.
Firmware Package Details:
The updates include specific RPM packages for various architectures (x86_64 and aarch64), featuring firmware for wireless devices such as:- iwl1000, iwl2000, iwl6000, and others.
- Additional firmware packages for Libertas devices and LiquidIO have also been included.
Description of Changes:
The updates generally involve rewriting installation scripts to better accommodate yum-based installations, ensuring smoother updates and fixes.Conclusion:
These updates are part of Oracle's ongoing commitment to maintain the security and functionality of its Linux distributions. Users are encouraged to regularly check for updates and apply them to mitigate potential vulnerabilities and enhance system performance. For further details on the specific changes and to access the updated packages, users can refer to the provided links to the Oracle Linux documentation and repositoriesLinux Firmware and CUPS updates for Oracle Linux
Security updates have been released for various versions of Oracle Linux. The updates include bug fixes and enhancements for Oracle Linux 10, 9, and 8, focusing on issues with linux-firmware and cups.
ELBA-2025-12885 Oracle Linux 10 linux-firmware bug fix and enhancement update
ELBA-2025-10697 Oracle Linux 9 linux-firmware bug fix update
ELSA-2025-15702 Important: Oracle Linux 8 cups security update
ELBA-2025-8412 Oracle Linux 8 linux-firmware bug fix update
ELBA-2025-14555 Oracle Linux 8 linux-firmware bug fix and enhancement update
ELBA-2025-11038 Oracle Linux 8 linux-firmware bug fix and enhancement updateLinux Firmware and CUPS updates for Oracle Linux @ Linux Compatible
