1. webkit2gtk3 (SUSE-SU-2025:01724-1) - Important security enhancements have been made to WebKitGTK, fixing multiple vulnerabilities, including those allowing cross-origin data exfiltration and memory corruption.
2. mariadb (SUSE-SU-2025:01716-1) - A moderate security update for MariaDB addresses a vulnerability that could enable a high-privileged attacker to cause server hangs and crashes.
3. python39-setuptools (SUSE-SU-2025:01723-1) - This update resolves a significant vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file writes due to path traversal issues.
4. gstreamer-plugins-bad - Multiple updates (SUSE-SU-2025:01717-1, 01718-1, 01725-1) have been issued to address a critical remote code execution vulnerability caused by buffer overflow in H265 codec parsing.
5. s390-tools (openSUSE-SU-2025:15173-1) - A moderate update addresses a specific vulnerability within the s390-tools package.
6. containerd (openSUSE-SU-2025:15169-1) - Another moderate update addresses a vulnerability in the containerd package.
SUSE has recommended installation methods for these updates, such as using YaST online_update or "zypper patch." Users are encouraged to apply these updates as they enhance system security and stability.
Further Notes:
- Each update includes specific CVE references to track vulnerabilities, and SUSE has provided detailed patch instructions for various product versions.
- It is crucial for system administrators and users to remain vigilant about applying security updates promptly to maintain system integrity.
In addition to the above, ongoing updates will continue to be essential for maintaining the security posture of systems running SUSE Linux and its associated applications, as threats evolve and new vulnerabilities emerge. Regularly checking for updates and following best practices for system security should be a priority for all users
Webkit2GTK, MariaDB, Python, Gstreamer, S390, ContainerD updates for SUSE
SUSE Linux has been updated with several important security patches, including webkit2gtk3, mariadb, python39-setuptools, gstreamer-plugins-bad, s390-tools-2.37.0-4.1, and containerd-1.7.27-1.1:
SUSE-SU-2025:01724-1: important: Security update for webkit2gtk3
SUSE-SU-2025:01716-1: moderate: Security update for mariadb
SUSE-SU-2025:01723-1: important: Security update for python39-setuptools
SUSE-SU-2025:01717-1: important: Security update for gstreamer-plugins-bad
SUSE-SU-2025:01718-1: important: Security update for gstreamer-plugins-bad
SUSE-SU-2025:01725-1: important: Security update for gstreamer-plugins-bad
openSUSE-SU-2025:15173-1: moderate: s390-tools-2.37.0-4.1 on GA media
openSUSE-SU-2025:15169-1: moderate: containerd-1.7.27-1.1 on GA mediaWebkit2GTK, MariaDB, Python, Gstreamer, S390, ContainerD updates for SUSE @ Linux Compatible
