1. Python 3.11 Security Update (ELSA-2025-3634): This update addresses vulnerabilities by providing various RPM packages for both x86_64 and aarch64 architectures. The key related CVE is CVE-2024-7592.
2. Tomcat Security Update (ELSA-2025-3645): This update resolves important vulnerabilities that could lead to remote code execution (RCE) and information disclosure, impacting both Oracle Linux 8 and 9. The related CVEs include CVE-2024-50379 and CVE-2025-24813.
3. GIMP Security Update (ELSA-2025-3617): This important update includes fixes for multiple vulnerabilities that could allow for remote code execution. The affected versions of GIMP are available for both x86_64 and aarch64.
4. Kmod Bug Fix Update (ELBA-2025-20214): This update improves the handling of module loading for UEK8 packaging, aimed at ensuring better compatibility and performance.
5. Kexec-Tools Bug Fix Update (ELBA-2025-20213): This update resolves issues related to typed pages detection and includes additional enhancements for better functionality.
6. Additional updates for Tomcat and libxslt for Oracle Linux 8 (ELSA-2025-3683 and ELSA-2025-3615) and an important update for Xorg-X11-Server for Oracle Linux 7 (ELSA-2025-2879) are also included.
These updates are now available through the Unbreakable Linux Network, with respective SRPMs provided for developers needing source packages. Users are encouraged to apply these updates promptly to secure their systems against potential vulnerabilities.
In summary, Oracle Linux's latest updates are crucial for maintaining system integrity and security, addressing multiple vulnerabilities across popular software packages. Users should remain vigilant about applying updates and monitoring for any further advisories to ensure their systems continue to operate securely and efficiently
Python 3.11, Tomcat, Xorg-X11-Server, GIMP, Kmod, Kexec-Tools updates for Oracle Linux
Oracle Linux has been updated with multiple security enhancements, which include updates for Python 3.11, Tomcat, Xorg-X11-Server, and GIMP, as well as bug fixes for Kmod and Kexec-Tools:
ELSA-2025-3634 Low: Oracle Linux 9 python3.11 security update
ELSA-2025-3645 Moderate: Oracle Linux 9 tomcat security update
ELSA-2025-3631 Low: Oracle Linux 9 python3.12 security update
ELSA-2025-3617 Important: Oracle Linux 9 gimp security update
ELBA-2025-20214 Oracle Linux 9 kmod bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20213 Oracle Linux 9 kexec-tools bug fix update
ELSA-2025-3683 Moderate: Oracle Linux 8 tomcat security update
ELSA-2025-3615 Important: Oracle Linux 8 libxslt security update
ELBA-2025-20209 Oracle Linux 8 kexec-tools bug fix update
ELSA-2025-2879 Important: Oracle Linux 7 xorg-x11-server security update
