Key updates include:
- Security fixes for Ruby (version 3.1.7) addressing denial of service vulnerabilities.
- GnuTLS and LibTASN1 updates providing security enhancements.
- Updates for node.js versions 18, 20, and 22, which include bug fixes and enhancements.
- Various bug fixes for system components such as systemd, Samba, and the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel, addressing reliability and stability issues.
Additionally, the updates address specific CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures), ensuring that systems are protected against known security threats. Users are encouraged to apply these updates to maintain system integrity and security.
Overall, these updates represent Oracle's continued commitment to providing a secure and robust operating environment for its users, highlighting the importance of regular updates in the face of evolving security challenges.
To further enhance the security of Oracle Linux systems, users should also consider implementing best practices such as regular backups, monitoring for unusual activity, and using additional security tools like firewalls and intrusion detection systems. Staying informed about new vulnerabilities and updates is crucial for maintaining a secure infrastructure
Ruby, GnuTLS, LibTASN1, and more updates for Oracle Linux
Oracle Linux has issued multiple security updates, which encompass ruby:3.1, gnutls, libtasn1, xmlrpc-c, mod_auth_openidc:2.3, grub2, gcc-toolset-14-binutils, 389-ds:1.4, frr, keepalived, tigervnc, idm:DL1, vinagre, nodejs:22, nodejs:20, nodejs:18, mod_security_crs, autofs, samba, systemd, libcgroup-original, device-mapper-multipath, crash, firefox, thunderbird, bluez, osbuild-composer, iscsi-initiator-utils, libxslt, unbreakable Enterprise kernel, thunderbird, crash, nbdkit, and oracle-database-preinstall-23ai.
ELSA-2025-4063 Moderate: Oracle Linux 8 ruby:3.1 security update
ELSA-2025-4051 Moderate: Oracle Linux 8 gnutls security update
ELSA-2025-4049 Moderate: Oracle Linux 8 libtasn1 security update
ELSA-2025-4048 Moderate: Oracle Linux 8 xmlrpc-c security update
ELSA-2025-3997 Important: Oracle Linux 8 mod_auth_openidc:2.3 security update
ELSA-2025-3367 Important: Oracle Linux 8 grub2 security update
ELEA-2025-4058 Oracle Linux 8 gcc-toolset-14-binutils bug fix and enhancement update
ELBA-2025-4064 Oracle Linux 8 389-ds:1.4 bug fix and enhancement update
ELBA-2025-4062 Oracle Linux 8 frr bug fix update
ELBA-2025-4061 Oracle Linux 8 keepalived bug fix update
ELBA-2025-4060 Oracle Linux 8 tigervnc bug fix and enhancement update
ELBA-2025-4059 Oracle Linux 8 idm:DL1 bug fix and enhancement update
ELBA-2025-4057 Oracle Linux 8 vinagre bug fix update
ELBA-2025-4056 Oracle Linux 8 nodejs:22 bug fix and enhancement update
ELBA-2025-4055 Oracle Linux 8 nodejs:20 bug fix and enhancement update
ELBA-2025-4054 Oracle Linux 8 nodejs:18 bug fix and enhancement update
ELBA-2025-4052 Oracle Linux 8 mod_security_crs bug fix update
ELBA-2025-4050 Oracle Linux 8 autofs bug fix update
ELBA-2025-4047 Oracle Linux 8 samba bug fix update
ELBA-2025-4045 Oracle Linux 8 systemd bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20281 Oracle Linux 8 libcgroup-original bug fix update
ELBA-2025-4044 Oracle Linux 8 device-mapper-multipath bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20280 Oracle Linux 8 crash bug fix update
ELSA-2025-3628 Important: Oracle Linux 7 firefox security update
ELSA-2025-4170 Important: Oracle Linux 8 thunderbird security update
ELSA-2025-4043 Moderate: Oracle Linux 8 bluez security update
ELBA-2025-4071 Oracle Linux 9 osbuild-composer bug fix and enhancement update
ELBA-2025-20279 Oracle Linux 9 iscsi-initiator-utils bug fix update
ELSA-2025-4025 Important: Oracle Linux 9 libxslt security update
ELBA-2025-20277 Oracle Linux 8 Unbreakable Enterprise kernel bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20277 Oracle Linux 9 Unbreakable Enterprise kernel bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20277 Oracle Linux 9 Unbreakable Enterprise kernel bug fix update
ELSA-2025-4169 Important: Oracle Linux 9 thunderbird security update
ELBA-2025-20280 Oracle Linux 9 crash bug fix update
ELBA-2025-4033 Oracle Linux 9 nbdkit bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20282 Oracle Linux 9 oracle-database-preinstall-23ai bug fix updateRuby, GnuTLS, LibTASN1, and more updates for Oracle Linux @ Linux Compatible