A new update for Xen has been released for Fedora 41, identified as xen-4.19.2-3.fc41. This update addresses a security vulnerability related to indirect target selection, categorized under XSA-469 and CVE-2024-28956. The Xen package includes essential components like the XenD daemon and command line tools, which are necessary for managing virtual machines that operate under the Xen hypervisor.
The update was officially announced on May 29, 2025, by Michael Young and is available for installation via the DNF package management system. Users can apply the update by executing the command: `su -c 'dnf upgrade --advisory FEDORA-2025-86f39c57ce'`. All packages are verified with the Fedora Project GPG key, ensuring their authenticity. For more information about GPG keys, users can visit the Fedora Project website.
To extend this information, users are encouraged to regularly check for updates to maintain system security and performance. It is advisable to read the change logs accompanying each update to stay informed about new features or fixes. Additionally, users might want to explore the Xen project's official website for documentation and support resources related to virtualization and managing environments using Xen. Moreover, it is beneficial for administrators to familiarize themselves with best practices for securing virtual environments, especially when vulnerabilities are disclosed
The update was officially announced on May 29, 2025, by Michael Young and is available for installation via the DNF package management system. Users can apply the update by executing the command: `su -c 'dnf upgrade --advisory FEDORA-2025-86f39c57ce'`. All packages are verified with the Fedora Project GPG key, ensuring their authenticity. For more information about GPG keys, users can visit the Fedora Project website.
To extend this information, users are encouraged to regularly check for updates to maintain system security and performance. It is advisable to read the change logs accompanying each update to stay informed about new features or fixes. Additionally, users might want to explore the Xen project's official website for documentation and support resources related to virtualization and managing environments using Xen. Moreover, it is beneficial for administrators to familiarize themselves with best practices for securing virtual environments, especially when vulnerabilities are disclosed
Xen update for Fedora 41
A new Xen update has been released for Fedora 41:
Fedora 41 Update: xen-4.19.2-3.fc41
