Rocky Linux has announced several critical security updates aimed at addressing vulnerabilities in various packages, including PostgreSQL, MinGW-SqLite, and Firefox, among others. These updates are applicable to both Rocky Linux 8 and 9, reinforcing the platform's commitment to maintaining security and stability for its users.

Key updates include:

- PostgreSQL Updates:
- PostgreSQL 16 and 15: Security updates have been released for both versions, with comprehensive patches for related modules such as `pg_repack` and `pgaudit`.
- Older Versions: Security updates are also available for PostgreSQL versions 12 and 13.

- Kernel Updates: Several updates for `kernel-rt` have been issued, including both important and moderate patches, enhancing system stability and security.

- Additional Package Updates:
- Firefox: An important security patch has been issued for Firefox, addressing potential vulnerabilities.
- Tomcat and WebKit: Similar updates have been released for Tomcat and WebKit, ensuring secure web application performance.
- Thunderbird and UDisks2: Important updates have been issued for both Thunderbird and UDisks2, further enhancing security measures.

- Moderate Security Updates: Other packages, including resource agents, Python 3.11, and virtualization tools, have received moderate updates to address various vulnerabilities.

Each update is accompanied by a Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score, providing users with a detailed severity rating for each vulnerability. Users are encouraged to review these updates and apply them promptly to maintain system integrity.

In conclusion, Rocky Linux continues to prioritize security with timely updates across a wide range of packages. Users should stay informed on the latest security patches and regularly update their systems to mitigate risks associated with potential vulnerabilities. This proactive approach not only enhances the security of individual systems but also contributes to the overall robustness of the Rocky Linux community

PostgreSQL, MinGW-SqLite, Firefox, and more updates for Rocky Linux

Several security updates are available for Rocky Linux, including updates for PostgreSQL 16, PostgreSQL 15, and other packages. These updates affect various versions of Rocky Linux, including Rocky Linux 8 and 9, and address potential vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. The updates include important security patches for packages such as PostgreSQL, kernel-rt, tomcat, and firefox, among others

RLSA-2025:14827: Important: postgresql:16 security update
RLSA-2025:14862: Important: postgresql:15 security update
RLSA-2025:14101: Important: mingw-sqlite security update
RLSA-2025:15009: Moderate: kernel-rt security update
RLSA-2025:11851: Moderate: kernel-rt security update
RLSA-2025:13590: Moderate: kernel-rt security update
RLSA-2025:12753: Important: kernel-rt security update
RLSA-2025:14999: Moderate: resource-agents security update
RLSA-2025:14177: Important: tomcat security update
RLSA-2025:12527: Moderate: virt:rhel and virt-devel:rhel security update
RLSA-2025:13780: Important: webkit2gtk3 security update
RLSA-2025:13676: Important: thunderbird security update
RLSA-2025:13940: Important: go-toolset:rhel8 security update
RLSA-2025:14126: Important: pki-deps:10.6 security update
RLSA-2025:14442: Important: firefox security update
RLSA-2025:15022: Important: postgresql:15 security update
RLSA-2025:15017: Important: udisks2 security update
RLSA-2025:15021: Important: postgresql:13 security update
RLSA-2025:15115: Important: postgresql:12 security update
RLSA-2025:14841: Moderate: python3.11 security update

PostgreSQL, MinGW-SqLite, Firefox, and more updates for Rocky Linux @ Linux Compatible