SUSE Linux has released a series of important security updates addressing vulnerabilities in various components, including python-requests, the Linux kernel, gdm, and several Prometheus-related packages. Each update aims to enhance system security and fix known vulnerabilities.

Key Updates Issued:

1. Python-Requests: A moderate security update (SUSE-SU-2025:01998-1) was released to fix a credential leak (CVE-2024-47081) affecting multiple SUSE products including SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop and Micro editions.

2. Linux Kernel: An important update (SUSE-SU-2025:02000-1) addresses numerous vulnerabilities with a total of 171 vulnerabilities being fixed and 28 security fixes implemented. It is crucial for users to reboot their systems after applying this update.

3. GDM: Two important updates (SUSE-SU-2025:02003-1 and SUSE-SU-2025:02004-1) were issued to enhance security by removing the pam_env from the authentication stack, mitigating risks associated with user environment files.

4. Prometheus Packages: Updates were also released for golang-github-prometheus-prometheus (SUSE-SU-2025:01990-1), node_exporter (SUSE-SU-2025:01988-1), and alertmanager (SUSE-SU-2025:01992-1), addressing vulnerabilities and improving functionality.

5. PAM: An important update (SUSE-SU-2025:02013-1) is provided to refine security, particularly by changing defaults that impact how the pam_env module reads user environment files.

6. Multi-Linux Manager: A maintenance update (SUSE-SU-2025:01985-1) was released, which includes various feature enhancements and security fixes for identified vulnerabilities.

Patch Installation Instructions:

SUSE recommends using YaST online_update or the "zypper patch" command to apply updates efficiently. Specific commands for each product are provided in the update announcements, ensuring users can quickly install the necessary patches.

Conclusion:

These updates are critical for maintaining the security and stability of SUSE Linux systems, emphasizing the importance of timely installation of security patches. Users are encouraged to regularly check for updates and apply them promptly to safeguard their systems against potential vulnerabilities and threats

Python-Requests, Kernel, GDM, and more updates for SUSE

SUSE Linux has issued a series of security updates, which encompass python-requests, kernel, gdm, govulncheck-vulndb, Multi-Linux Manager 4.3 maintenance, golang-github-prometheus-prometheus, grafana, node_exporter, multi-linux manager client tools, golang-github-prometheus-alertmanager, and pam:

SUSE-SU-2025:01998-1: moderate: Security update for python-requests
SUSE-SU-2025:02000-1: important: Security update for the Linux Kernel
SUSE-SU-2025:02004-1: important: Security update for gdm
SUSE-SU-2025:02003-1: important: Security update for gdm
SUSE-SU-2025:02006-1: moderate: Security update for govulncheck-vulndb
SUSE-SU-2025:01985-1: moderate: Maintenance update for Multi-Linux Manager 4.3 Release Notes Release Notes
SUSE-SU-2025:01990-1: moderate: Security update for golang-github-prometheus-prometheus
SUSE-SU-2025:01991-1: moderate: Security update for grafana
SUSE-SU-2025:01988-1: moderate: Security update for golang-github-prometheus-node_exporter
SUSE-SU-2025:01989-1: moderate: Security update for Multi-Linux Manager Client Tools
SUSE-SU-2025:01992-1: moderate: Security update for golang-github-prometheus-alertmanager
SUSE-SU-2025:02013-1: important: Security update for pam

Python-Requests, Kernel, GDM, and more updates for SUSE @ Linux Compatible