Fedora Linux has released a series of security updates across various versions (40, 41, and 42) for several software packages, including PHP-AdoDB, NodeJS, Deluge, Python, and Chromium. These updates include critical bug fixes and enhancements aimed at improving security and functionality.
Key updates include:
- PHP-AdoDB: Updated to version 5.22.9 for all three versions of Fedora. This library serves as a database abstraction layer, allowing developers to switch databases without altering their code.
- NodeJS: The JavaScript runtime has been updated to version 22.15.0, enhancing performance and fixing vulnerabilities, including a significant use-after-free issue in the c-ares library.
- Deluge: The BitTorrent client has also been updated to version 2.2.0, which removes support for Python 3.6, enhancing security and adding new features like supported themes and improved UI elements.
- Python h11: The pure-Python HTTP/1.1 library has been upgraded to version 0.14.0, with an important backport fix addressing a vulnerability in handling malformed chunked-encoding bodies.
- Chromium: Updated to version 136.0.7103.92, addressing a use-after-free vulnerability in WebAudio.
For users, these updates can be easily installed using the `dnf` package management tool via the command line. Each update notification includes instructions for installation and links to further documentation for the `dnf` system.
In addition to these improvements, it's crucial for users to keep their systems updated to protect against security vulnerabilities. The Fedora Project ensures that all package updates are signed with their GPG key, providing an additional layer of trust and security for users.
Moving forward, users should regularly check for updates and consider enabling automatic updates to safeguard their systems against potential threats. Furthermore, as the software ecosystem evolves, users may also benefit from exploring newer versions of these packages for enhanced features and improved performance
Key updates include:
- PHP-AdoDB: Updated to version 5.22.9 for all three versions of Fedora. This library serves as a database abstraction layer, allowing developers to switch databases without altering their code.
- NodeJS: The JavaScript runtime has been updated to version 22.15.0, enhancing performance and fixing vulnerabilities, including a significant use-after-free issue in the c-ares library.
- Deluge: The BitTorrent client has also been updated to version 2.2.0, which removes support for Python 3.6, enhancing security and adding new features like supported themes and improved UI elements.
- Python h11: The pure-Python HTTP/1.1 library has been upgraded to version 0.14.0, with an important backport fix addressing a vulnerability in handling malformed chunked-encoding bodies.
- Chromium: Updated to version 136.0.7103.92, addressing a use-after-free vulnerability in WebAudio.
For users, these updates can be easily installed using the `dnf` package management tool via the command line. Each update notification includes instructions for installation and links to further documentation for the `dnf` system.
In addition to these improvements, it's crucial for users to keep their systems updated to protect against security vulnerabilities. The Fedora Project ensures that all package updates are signed with their GPG key, providing an additional layer of trust and security for users.
Moving forward, users should regularly check for updates and consider enabling automatic updates to safeguard their systems against potential threats. Furthermore, as the software ecosystem evolves, users may also benefit from exploring newer versions of these packages for enhanced features and improved performance
PHP-AdoDB, NodeJS, Deluge, Python, Chromium updates for Fedora
Fedora Linux has implemented a series of security updates, which include PHP-AdoDB, NodeJS, Deluge, Python, and Chromium:
Fedora 41 Update: php-adodb-5.22.9-1.fc41
Fedora 41 Update: nodejs22-22.15.0-2.fc41
Fedora 41 Update: deluge-2.2.0-1.fc41
Fedora 41 Update: python-h11-0.14.0-7.fc41
Fedora 40 Update: chromium-136.0.7103.92-1.fc40
Fedora 40 Update: php-adodb-5.22.9-1.fc40
Fedora 40 Update: nodejs22-22.15.0-2.fc40
Fedora 40 Update: python-h11-0.14.0-7.fc40
Fedora 42 Update: php-adodb-5.22.9-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: deluge-2.2.0-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: nodejs22-22.15.0-2.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: python-h11-0.14.0-7.fc42PHP-AdoDB, NodeJS, Deluge, Python, Chromium updates for Fedora @ Linux Compatible
