Oracle Linux has recently issued a series of important security and bug fix updates across various components, including virt-v2v, Dtrace, Sudo, Apache-Commons, TigerVNC, and Xorg-X11. These updates address vulnerabilities and enhance functionality in Oracle Linux versions 7, 8, and 9.
The updates are detailed as follows:
1. Oracle Linux 9 (virt-v2v)
- Advisory: ELBA-2025-11685
- Updates: Includes bug fixes and enhancement improvements for the virt-v2v tool, particularly addressing installation issues and outdated references.
- RPM Versions: Updated versions include virt-v2v-2.7.1-10.0.1, along with man pages and bash completion files.
2. Oracle Linux 8 (Dtrace)
- Advisory: ELBA-2025-20485
- Updates: Features bug fixes and enhancements to Dtrace, introducing redesigned support for USDT and new functionalities.
- RPM Versions: Updated versions for both x86_64 and aarch64 architectures.
3. Oracle Linux 7 (Sudo Security)
- Advisory: ELSA-2025-10871
- Updates: Addresses a critical local privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2025-32462) through an important security update.
- RPM Versions: Includes updated sudo packages for x86_64 architecture.
4. Oracle Linux 7 (Apache-Commons)
- Advisory: ELSA-2025-10548
- Updates: Provides a moderate security update, simplifying UriParser and addressing CVE-2025-27553.
- RPM Versions: Updated apache-commons packages.
5. Oracle Linux 7 (TigerVNC)
- Advisory: ELSA-2025-10375
- Updates: Important security updates to fix multiple vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-49175, CVE-2025-49176, etc.).
- RPM Versions: Updated TigerVNC packages.
6. Oracle Linux 7 (Xorg-X11)
- Advisory: ELSA-2025-10360
- Updates: Fixes for several critical vulnerabilities within the Xorg-X11 server components.
- RPM Versions: Updated packages for various Xorg-X11 server modules.
These updates aim to enhance the security and stability of Oracle Linux systems, ensuring users have access to the latest protections against vulnerabilities. Users are encouraged to apply these updates promptly to safeguard their systems. For detailed information about each update, users can refer to the respective advisory links provided in the updates.
In addition to these updates, it is also essential for users to stay informed about ongoing security practices and to regularly check for additional updates that Oracle may release in the future. This proactive approach helps maintain system integrity and security in an ever-evolving threat landscape
The updates are detailed as follows:
1. Oracle Linux 9 (virt-v2v)
- Advisory: ELBA-2025-11685
- Updates: Includes bug fixes and enhancement improvements for the virt-v2v tool, particularly addressing installation issues and outdated references.
- RPM Versions: Updated versions include virt-v2v-2.7.1-10.0.1, along with man pages and bash completion files.
2. Oracle Linux 8 (Dtrace)
- Advisory: ELBA-2025-20485
- Updates: Features bug fixes and enhancements to Dtrace, introducing redesigned support for USDT and new functionalities.
- RPM Versions: Updated versions for both x86_64 and aarch64 architectures.
3. Oracle Linux 7 (Sudo Security)
- Advisory: ELSA-2025-10871
- Updates: Addresses a critical local privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2025-32462) through an important security update.
- RPM Versions: Includes updated sudo packages for x86_64 architecture.
4. Oracle Linux 7 (Apache-Commons)
- Advisory: ELSA-2025-10548
- Updates: Provides a moderate security update, simplifying UriParser and addressing CVE-2025-27553.
- RPM Versions: Updated apache-commons packages.
5. Oracle Linux 7 (TigerVNC)
- Advisory: ELSA-2025-10375
- Updates: Important security updates to fix multiple vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-49175, CVE-2025-49176, etc.).
- RPM Versions: Updated TigerVNC packages.
6. Oracle Linux 7 (Xorg-X11)
- Advisory: ELSA-2025-10360
- Updates: Fixes for several critical vulnerabilities within the Xorg-X11 server components.
- RPM Versions: Updated packages for various Xorg-X11 server modules.
These updates aim to enhance the security and stability of Oracle Linux systems, ensuring users have access to the latest protections against vulnerabilities. Users are encouraged to apply these updates promptly to safeguard their systems. For detailed information about each update, users can refer to the respective advisory links provided in the updates.
In addition to these updates, it is also essential for users to stay informed about ongoing security practices and to regularly check for additional updates that Oracle may release in the future. This proactive approach helps maintain system integrity and security in an ever-evolving threat landscape
Virtv2v, Dtrace, Sudo, Apache-Commons, TigerVNC, Xorg-X11 updates for Oracle Linux
Oracle Linux has received several security updates, including bug fixes, enhancements, and security updates. These include virt-v2v bug fix, dtrace bug fix, sudo security update, apache-commons-vfs security update, tigervnc security update, and xorg-x11-server security update.
ELBA-2025-11685 Oracle Linux 9 virt-v2v bug fix and enhancement update
ELBA-2025-20485 Oracle Linux 8 dtrace bug fix update
ELSA-2025-10871 Important: Oracle Linux 7 sudo security update
ELSA-2025-10548 Moderate: Oracle Linux 7 apache-commons-vfs security update
ELSA-2025-10375 Important: Oracle Linux 7 tigervnc security update
ELSA-2025-10360 Important: Oracle Linux 7 xorg-x11-server security update
