Fedora Linux 41 has recently released security updates for two key packages: Wine and Wine-Mono. The updates include Wine version 10.12-2 and Wine-Mono version 10.1.0-1.

Wine Update 10.12-2

- Description: Wine serves as a compatibility layer that allows Windows applications to run on UNIX systems. The package includes a program loader for executing unmodified Windows binaries on x86 and x86_64 architectures.
- Update Highlights:
- Upgraded to version 10.12.
- Removed the unnecessary `libOSMesa` dependency.

Wine-Mono Update 10.1.0-1

- Description: Wine-Mono is a library required for running .NET applications on Wine.
- Update Highlights:
- Upgraded to version 10.1.0.
- Addressed issues related to the build process and pre-built toolchain.

ChangeLog Summary

- The updates included several changes, such as the deprecation of legacy packages and enhancements to the compatibility modes for future versions of Fedora.

Security Fixes

Both updates address security vulnerabilities, including a critical buffer overflow issue (CVE-2024-10573) that could affect the decoding of PCM samples.

Installation Instructions

Users can install the updates using the `dnf` package manager by executing the command:

su -c 'dnf upgrade --advisory FEDORA-2025-37c3017f45'

Additionally, all packages are signed with the Fedora Project GPG key to ensure their integrity.

Conclusion

These updates not only enhance the functionality and security of Wine and Wine-Mono on Fedora 41 but also prepare the platform for better compatibility with future releases. Users are encouraged to apply these updates to maintain system security and performance. For more detailed information, users can refer to the Fedora project keys and DNF documentation.

As Fedora continues to evolve, maintaining up-to-date packages is crucial for ensuring a smooth user experience, especially for those relying on Windows applications in a Linux environment. Future updates are expected to further streamline compatibility and enhance security features

Wine and Wine-Mono updates for Fedora 41

Fedora Linux 41 has received two security updates: wine and wine-mono

Fedora 41 Update: wine-10.12-2.fc41
Fedora 41 Update: wine-mono-10.1.0-1.fc41

Wine and Wine-Mono updates for Fedora 41 @ Linux Compatible