Fedora Linux has released important security updates to version 42, specifically targeting the microcode_ctl and NodeJS software packages. The updates include:
1. Microcode_CTL Update:
- Version: microcode_ctl-2.1-70.fc42
- This utility is essential for managing CPU microcode updates in x86 architecture. The latest update addresses several vulnerabilities, including CVE-2024-28956 and CVE-2025-20054. The update incorporates numerous additions and removals of microcode revisions for various CPU models, ensuring improved security and performance.
2. NodeJS Updates:
- NodeJS 20: Updated to version 20.19.2-1.fc42, which includes fixes for vulnerabilities such as CVE-2025-23165 and CVE-2025-23167, addressing memory leaks and improper HTTP header terminations.
- NodeJS 22: Updated to version 22.15.1-1.fc42 with similar security enhancements also targeting memory leaks and potential crashes.
To install these updates, users can execute the `dnf` command line interface, ensuring their systems are secure and running the latest software versions. The updates are signed with the Fedora Project GPG key, maintaining the integrity of the packages.
1. Microcode_CTL Update:
- Version: microcode_ctl-2.1-70.fc42
- This utility is essential for managing CPU microcode updates in x86 architecture. The latest update addresses several vulnerabilities, including CVE-2024-28956 and CVE-2025-20054. The update incorporates numerous additions and removals of microcode revisions for various CPU models, ensuring improved security and performance.
2. NodeJS Updates:
- NodeJS 20: Updated to version 20.19.2-1.fc42, which includes fixes for vulnerabilities such as CVE-2025-23165 and CVE-2025-23167, addressing memory leaks and improper HTTP header terminations.
- NodeJS 22: Updated to version 22.15.1-1.fc42 with similar security enhancements also targeting memory leaks and potential crashes.
To install these updates, users can execute the `dnf` command line interface, ensuring their systems are secure and running the latest software versions. The updates are signed with the Fedora Project GPG key, maintaining the integrity of the packages.
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These updates reflect Fedora's commitment to maintaining security and stability in its operating system. Users are encouraged to regularly check for such updates to protect against vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors. Additionally, developers working with Node.js should be aware of the implications of these vulnerabilities on their applications, particularly in environments where performance and security are critical, such as web servers and microservices. This proactive approach to updates exemplifies best practices in software management and cybersecurity, reinforcing the importance of staying informed about the latest developments in the technology landscapeMicrocode_CTL and NodeJS updates for Fedora
Fedora Linux has been updated with security enhancements, featuring Microcode_CTL and NodeJS updates:
Fedora 42 Update: microcode_ctl-2.1-70.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: nodejs20-20.19.2-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: nodejs22-22.15.1-1.fc42Microcode_CTL and NodeJS updates for Fedora @ Linux Compatible
