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Linux Kernel 7.1.7 Update: Critical AMD Zen Safe RET Vulnerability Patch Released

Linux 3405 Published 2026-08-06 21:46 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Linux Kernel 7.1.7 is now available, shipping a critical security update that addresses the Safe RET Interrupt Injection vulnerability on AMD Zen 1 through Zen 4 processors. The patch, authored by AMD's Borislav Petkov, hardens the kernel against local attackers who could previously bypass Spectre v2 mitigations by injecting timed interrupts into the return stack protection sequence. While the proof-of-concept leak rate is modest at roughly 5.47 bytes per second, the fix is essential for systems requiring strict isolation between untrusted local users. The release includes only this security modification, making it a low-risk upgrade for administrators managing AMD-based server and desktop infrastructure.

Linux Kernel 6.18.43, 6.6.149, and 6.1.181 Patches New Spectre v2 Interrupt Injection Flaw

Linux 3405 Published 2026-08-06 21:32 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Greg Kroah-Hartman just shipped three Linux stable kernels, 6.18.43, 6.6.149, and 6.1.181, each patched against CVE-2026-68480. The update neutralizes a novel Spectre v2 bypass called "Interrupt Injection," which lets unprivileged users leak kernel memory by timing hardware interrupts inside AMD's Safe RET window. MIT researchers demonstrated reliable kernel reads on Zen 2, though Intel maintains existing mitigations remain sufficient. Apply the update today and verify protection status through the spec_rstack_overflow sysfs entry.

Linux Kernel LTS 5.10.263 and 5.15.214 Ship Urgent Patch for AMD Safe-RET Flaw

Linux 3405 Published 2026-08-06 19:58 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Greg Kroah-Hartman shipped Linux 5.10.263 and 5.15.214 on August 6, 2026, with a single critical patch that closes a flaw in the kernel's Safe-RET mitigation for AMD's Speculative Return Stack Overflow attacks. Researchers discovered that local attackers could inject precisely timed interrupts during the protective sequence, effectively bypassing the safeguard on Zen 1 through Zen 4 processors and enabling speculative side-channel data leaks. The upstream commit forces the register state to complete cleanly regardless of interrupt timing and blocks return instructions from executing afterward, effectively sealing the bypass window. Administrators should update immediately and verify their AMD microcode is current, as the underlying CPU firmware still needs to cooperate with the kernel's hardened mitigation.

Zen Browser 1.21.11b Released: Firefox 153, Compact Mode, and Drag-to-Move Support

Software 44675 Published 2026-08-06 18:40 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Zen Browser 1.21.11b has arrived with a significant engine upgrade to Firefox 153.0.3, keeping the open-source fork in lockstep with Mozilla's latest stability track. The update introduces polished UX refinements, including enhanced Compact Mode sidebar behavior, native drag-to-move window support with tiling, and the ability to control multiple media sources simultaneously from the sidebar. Developer-focused additions like filtering draft pull requests in live folders signal Zen's push toward a productivity-heavy workspace, while bug fixes address persistent keybinding conflicts and split-tab focus issues. At this point, the browser's rapid release cadence and nearly 44k GitHub stars suggest it's firmly establishing itself as a legitimate daily driver for users seeking Firefox's engine with extra polish.

Bottles 65.4 Drops as a Same-Day Hotfix for the Broken Bottle Creation Regression

Software 44675 Published 2026-08-06 16:44 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Mirko Brombin just pushed Bottles 65.4, a single-commit hotfix that restores bottle creation after the 65.0 update broke the flow for users with hybrid Wine and Proton templates. The regression, reported on August 6, blocked anyone trying to set up a new prefix and forced a rollback to version 64.1. The patch simply flips a logic inversion in wine.py and downgrades the accompanying log message from an error to a warning, allowing existing templates to initialize normally without touching your current installations. You can grab the update from Flathub now, with the full diff and issue tracker linked directly from the release page.

Proxmox VE 9.2 Adds Official 64-Bit ARM Support for AI Infrastructure

Software 44675 Published 2026-08-06 14:35 by Philipp Esselbach 0

After two decades of x86 exclusivity, Proxmox Virtual Environment 9.2 has officially launched with full support for 64-bit ARM architectures. Built on Debian 13.5 with a Linux kernel 7.0, the new release targets NVIDIA Grace Hopper and Vera Rubin platforms as part of a strategic push into AI factory infrastructure. While the arm64 build shares the same core virtualization stack and enterprise repository as its x86 counterpart, it enforces UEFI-only VM booting, lacks AMD SEV encryption, and restricts live migration to same-architecture nodes. The 1.50 GB installer is now available for download, with dedicated ARM64 subscriptions managed separately from existing x86-64 licenses.

Bottles 65.3 Drops as a Day-Of Hotfix Patching Wine Frontend Regressions on Linux

Software 44675 Published 2026-08-06 09:29 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Bottles 65.3 drops as a pure hotfix release, landing four targeted patches on the exact same day as version 65.2 to address regressions from the major 65.x update cycle. The updates fix usability-critical bugs including a bottle creation hang when DXVK is missing, a minutes-long freeze in the dependencies pane, content disappearing during scroll operations, and a blank screen after deleting the last bottle. All four issues were reported and resolved within hours by a single dedicated QA tester running Fedora 44, with maintainer Mirko Brombin closing the tickets the same day. The release contains no new features, but it restores stability to the GTK integration changes introduced last week.

Today's Tech Review Roundup: Premium PC Cases, 4K Monitors, Gen5 SSDs, and Wireless Peripherals

Reviews 52709 Published 2026-08-06 08:40 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Here is a roundup of today's hardware reviews. Premium PC cases land on both ends of the budget spectrum, with the Antec Flux Pro Noctua Edition bundling six Noctua fans and wood trim for $399 while the $60 Montech TG3 proves that four included RGB fans and a panoramic window do not require a high price tag. Display options range from the UPERFECT BE22BQ, a 22-inch QHD touch panel built for mobile workstations, to the Philips Evnia 32M2N8900P, which pairs a Penta Tandem QD-OLED screen with Ambiglow lighting for competitive gaming. Sim racing enthusiasts can upgrade their setups with Asetek's modular Initium pedals that add throttle, clutch, and hydraulic brake capabilities, while new wireless headsets from HyperX and Glorious focus on extended battery life and comfortable daily wear. Finally, the Gigabyte B850M AORUS Stealth ICE motherboard brings modern DDR5 and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity to compact mATX builds for roughly $250, and Acer's FA300 2 TB SSD pushes PCIe Gen 5 limits with 11 GB/s speeds and a DRAM-less architecture that maintains strong real-world performance.

Casing: Antec Flux Pro Noctua Edition Case Review, Montech TG3 Panoramic Mid-tower case review: a fantastic value, with four included RGB fans and panoramic views
Displays: UPERFECT BE22BQ Review - A Bigger Kind of Portable, Philips Evnia 32M2N8900P review: the 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor to beat
Gaming: Asetek Initium Pedal Modular Upgrades Review
Headphones: HyperX Cloud Stinger 3 Wireless Gaming Headset Review, Glorious Wireless InfinitePlay Gaming Headset Review
Motherboards: Gigabyte B850M AORUS Stealth ICE Motherboard Review - Stealthy & Solid With Great mATX Aesthetics
Storage: Acer FA300 2 TB Review

GNOME Ships GNOME 50.4 and 49.9 with Critical GDM Security Patches

GNOME 3727 Published 2026-08-06 08:26 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The GNOME Release Team has shipped GNOME 50.4 and GNOME 49.9 as stable bugfix updates, with both releases arriving on August 5, 2026. Both trains include critical security hardening for GDM, patching path traversal, autologin bypass, and denial-of-service vulnerabilities in the display manager. GNOME 50.4 adds HDR mastering display metadata support in mutter, while GLib 2.88.3 addresses CVE-2026-15588, a D-Bus pre-authentication denial-of-service flaw. Core components like Nautilus and GTK remain unchanged, as the release team describes these as deliberately conservative updates intended to improve stability without introducing new features.

Liquorix Linux Kernel 7.1-9 Release: Project-C Custom Scheduler Gets Major Stability and Upstream Syncs

Debian 11027 Ubuntu 7176 Arch Linux 987 Published 2026-08-06 08:05 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Steven Barrett has released Liquorix Linux kernel 7.1-9, shifting focus from feature additions to stabilizing "Project-C,". The release bundles roughly eleven patches, including eight direct upstream syncs that align Project-C with current mainline scheduler development alongside Liquorix-specific hardening tweaks like default latency warning suppression. AMD64 users can install the kernel via the official script or distribution PPAs, though those with AMDGPU hardware should exercise caution as several open issues report hard freezes on integrated graphics. This point release marks a deliberate move toward upstream parity and maintenance consolidation after a rapid development sprint throughout the 7.1 series.

Mesa 26.2.0 Released: Jay Backend, Intel Refactor, and OpenCL 3.1 Land

Software 44675 Published 2026-08-06 07:49 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Mesa 26.2.0, the latest development release, introducing the experimental Jay shader backend for Intel Xe architectures and a complete rewrite of the intel/gen instruction encoding module. OpenCL 3.1 support has expanded to five backends via Rusticl, while Vulkan 1.4 extension coverage has grown significantly across AMD, Intel, ARM, and NVIDIA drivers. The update also patches numerous real-world gaming regressions and includes a critical security fix for unbounded heap writes in Gallium VA-API. As a development branch, it is not recommended for stable desktop use yet, with distribution maintainers advised to wait for 26.2.1 or pin to the 26.1.x line.

PHP, Django, OpenSSL, PCP, nginx, and more updates for SUSE

SUSE 5730 Published 2026-08-06 07:38 by Philipp Esselbach 0

SUSE published a series of security advisories throughout 2026, with the August 5 batch addressing ratings from moderate to critical across openSUSE Leap and SUSE Linux Enterprise systems. The patches resolve more than two dozen CVEs affecting widely deployed software including php7, python-Django, openssl-3, pcp, nginx, python-nltk, vifm, rrdtool, python-httplib2, and evince. Operators managing these platforms should install the fixes right away to block vulnerabilities like SQL injection, command injection, buffer overflows, and remote denial of service. Admin teams can deploy the updates using the YaST online_update tool or execute the exact zypper patch commands provided in each advisory notice.

openSUSE-SU-2026:21524-1: important: Security update for nginx
openSUSE-SU-2026:21526-1: important: Security update for python-httplib2
openSUSE-SU-2026:21525-1: important: Security update for rrdtool
openSUSE-SU-2026:0277-1: important: Security update for python-nltk
openSUSE-SU-2026:0276-1: important: Security update for vifm
SUSE-SU-2026:3502-1: important: Security update for openssl-3
SUSE-SU-2026:3503-1: critical: Security update for python-Django
SUSE-SU-2026:3505-1: critical: Security update for pcp
SUSE-SU-2026:3506-1: critical: Security update for pcp
SUSE-SU-2026:3507-1: critical: Security update for pcp
SUSE-SU-2026:3510-1: critical: Security update for php7
SUSE-SU-2026:3512-1: moderate: Security update for evince

Thunderbird, Kernel, libgcrypt, and core updates for Rocky Linux

Rocky Linux 973 Published 2026-08-06 07:36 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Gimp, Python, JBoss, and more updates for RHEL

Red Hat 9480 Published 2026-08-06 07:34 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Kernels, Thunderbird, Java 25, Node.js 24, and PHP 8.4 updates for Oracle Linux

Oracle Linux 6528 Published 2026-08-06 07:32 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Linux 5.10/6.1 Kernels and p7zip/7zip updates for Debian

Debian 11027 Published 2026-08-06 07:24 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Debian LTS issued advisory DLA-4717-1 to update the Linux 5.10 kernel to version 5.10.262-1, addressing dozens of CVEs that could enable privilege escalation, denial of service, or information leaks on Debian 9, 10, and 11 systems. Advisory DLA-4720-1 brings kernel version 6.1.180-1 to Debian 12, resolving comparable security issues and adding fixes for earlier vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-36013. The p7zip package undergoes a significant replacement with 7-Zip version 26.02 under advisory DLA-4719-1, eliminating CVE-2026-14266 which permits remote code execution via XZ heap buffer overflow and CVE-2026-58052 that risks file content spoofing on RAR5 archives. Direct 7zip packages also advance to version 26.02 for Debian 12, while FreeXian extends these p7zip and kernel fixes to Debian 9 and 10 through ELA-1793-1 and ELA-1794-1 for extended lifecycle support.

[DLA 4717-1] linux security update
ELA-1793-1 linux-5.10 security update (by )
[DLA 4720-1] linux security update
[DLA 4719-1] p7zip security update
[DLA 4718-1] 7zip security update
ELA-1794-1 p7zip security update (by )

Node.js 26.7.0 Ships With STORE Loader Support, NSS Updates, and Perfetto Tracing

Software 44675 Published 2026-08-05 20:31 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Node.js 26.7.0 shipped today, delivering a major cryptographic overhaul that adds a STORE loader interface for loading private keys directly from HSMs and updates the root certificate store to NSS 3.125. The "Current" track also introduces experimental promise-based networking via node:net/promises and optional native Perfetto tracing support, though the two profiling backends remain mutually exclusive at build time. Developers gain access to Symbol.dispose within ModuleHooks for standardized ES module cleanup, alongside performance wins in the pipeTo stream path and critical fixes for SQLite and QUIC stability. While Node.js 24.x remains the recommended production baseline until the 26.x line officially enters LTS this October, this release clearly accelerates the platform's modernization roadmap.

Bottles 65.2 Fixes Steam Advertising Bug and Adds Proton 11 Support

Software 44675 Published 2026-08-05 20:25 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Bottles 65.2 dropped today with a critical patch that stops the app from incorrectly advertising every Windows program inside a bottle as a Steam app, a behavior that broke launchers like Goddess of Victory Nikke. The update also enables Steam Runtime 4 support for Proton 11+ runners, resolving compatibility crashes where newer GE Proton builds incorrectly fell back to older containers. Released just 30 hours after the massive 65.0 flagship sprint, the patch strips out aggressive auto-injection of fake Steam IDs while incorporating verified community contributions. You can grab the update directly from Flathub right now to keep your Linux gaming stack running smoothly.

GStreamer 1.28.6 Drops: Final 1.28 Release Adds Security and Bug Fixes

Software 44675 Published 2026-08-05 20:16 by Philipp Esselbach 0

GStreamer 1.28.6 dropped today as the final bug-fix release in the 1.28 stable series, delivering a batch of security patches and targeted fixes without adding new features. The update addresses several pipeline-critical regressions, including a playbin3 subtitle stall issue, DTLS and WebRTC adjustments for OpenSSL 4.0.0, and improved handling of timestampless buffers in hlssink3. The 1.28 line, which launched with a massive January feature release covering Vulkan Video, AMD HIP, and AI inference enhancements, is now officially in maintenance mode ahead of the upcoming 1.30 stable series targeted for Q4 2026.

Python 3.14.7 and 3.13.15 Released with Official JIT and Sigstore

Software 44675 Published 2026-08-05 20:05 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The Python Software Foundation published stable maintenance releases for Python 3.14.7 and 3.13.15 today, delivering roughly 499 and 400 bug fixes respectively. The 3.14 branch leads the update with an experimental JIT compiler now baked into official Windows and macOS binaries, alongside a switch to Sigstore for release verification and new Android embeddable packages. Python 3.13 remains fully supported alongside 3.14, though it will eventually reach end of life before the newer feature branch. You can grab the installers, source tarballs, and full changelogs from python.org starting today.

Zed Editor 1.14.2 Ships With OS-Level AI Sandboxing and Default Keymap Swap

Software 44675 Published 2026-08-05 19:56 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Zed Editor 1.14.2 shipped on August 5, 2026, with its headline feature firmly locked in: OS-enforced sandboxing for the AI agent's terminal and network tools. macOS users get Seatbelt out of the box, Linux relies on bubblewrap namespaces, and Windows agents are now gated behind WSL. The release also quietly swaps the default keymap from VSCode to Zed, reverts aggressive word navigation changes that broke bracket traversal, and patches roughly fifty bugs across crashes, Git panel state, and terminal process cleanup. Built alongside the Zed Guild community, the update keeps the editor focused on AI safety and stability ahead of the 1.15 roadmap.

Visual Studio Code 1.132 Ships: Agent Host, Browser Annotations, and On-Device Dictation

Software 44675 Published 2026-08-05 19:48 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Microsoft has released Visual Studio Code 1.132, doubling down on its transformation from a code editor into an AI agent orchestration platform with four headline features. The update brings the long-awaited Agent Host architecture to a smoother stable rollout, allowing Copilot, Claude, and Codex to run in isolated processes while /btw side chats and element-level browser annotations redefine how developers interact with AI workflows. On-device multilingual dictation now leverages Microsoft's open-source Nemotron 3.5 model, keeping audio data local and adapting to shell syntax in real time. Meanwhile, seven community pull requests address persistent memory leaks, and the Python Environments extension finally reaches 100% default rollout.

ML4W OS 2.15 Released: Quickshell Migration Replaces nwg-dock, Adds Scratchpad Support

Software 44675 Published 2026-08-05 19:37 by Philipp Esselbach 0

ML4W OS 2.15 has officially shipped, completing the project's migration to Quickshell by fully replacing nwg-dock-hyprland with a native QML-based dock and setting the Quickshell status bar as the new default interface. The release introduces a streamlined scratchpad workflow activated via SUPER + SHIFT + S while removing legacy components like the walker launcher and temporarily disabling the global theming system. By consolidating the UI layer around Quickshell, the update aims to improve stability across Arch, Fedora, and openSUSE Tumbleweed, though the project README still lags behind the current version. Users can install the stable release through the official one-line script or download the live ISO directly from the project website.

Exim 4.100-RC2 Drops: Native DMARC, PSL Lookups, and Security Bundles Signal the Final 4.100 Release

Software 44675 Published 2026-08-05 19:24 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Exim 4.100-RC2 shipped on August 5, with the maintainers explicitly closing the sourcebase to treat the candidate as the definitive 4.100 release. The unusually tight six-day gap from RC1 reflects high confidence in the codebase, as RC2 delivered only fixes, compiler quietening, and essential Proxy Protocol and DMARC hardening. Headlining the feature set are new psl and regdom lookups for Public Suffix manipulation, a native EXPERIMENTAL_DMACR_NATIVE build switch, and granular authentication logging selectors. Alongside the code changes, the project formalized a split development model and drew a hard line against LLM-generated contributions, with vulnerability credits now referencing AI training data.

Hyprland 0.56.2 Released: 16 Backported Fixes Stabilize the 0.56 Series

Software 44675 Published 2026-08-05 19:06 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Hyprland lead developer Vaxry shipped version 0.56.2 on August 5, 2026, delivering a bug-fix update that backports sixteen patches to the current development cycle. The release resolves issues with tiling algorithms in the scrolling layout, fullscreen rendering glitches, OpenGL depth buffer invalidation, and input method editor visibility for CJK characters. This maintenance release builds on the July 20 launch of 0.56 and the subsequent 0.56.1 patch, ensuring stability for users on the active branch before the next major version arrives in roughly two to three months

Amethyst Mod Manager v2.1.0 Adds Native BodySlide and Daggerfall Unity Support for Linux

Software 44675 Published 2026-08-05 18:58 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Amethyst Mod Manager v2.1.0 has launched, introducing native Linux execution for BodySlide and Outfit Studio, a built-in NIF mesh viewer, and official Daggerfall Unity compatibility. Built on a recent v2.0.0 Qt rewrite, the single-maintainer open-source project now covers 75+ games with enhanced profile grouping, automated logicmod detection for UE4/5 titles, and improved save management via LudaSavi. The update is available immediately via AppImage, Flatpak, and the Arch User Repository, further solidifying its position as a streamlined, Linux-native alternative to MO2 and Vortex. ChrisDKN continues to push the GPL-3.0 toolkit forward with targeted fixes like UUID conflict detection for Baldur's Gate 3 pak files and better Faugus launcher integration.

Bazaar 0.9.2: Flatpak App Store Gets Daemon, Auto-Updates, and Major Distro Support

GNOME 3727 Published 2026-08-05 18:37 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Bazaar 0.9.2 is introducing a daemon architecture that keeps the app store's memory footprint low by offloading background tasks to a separate process. The update also brings automatic Flatpak updates, a developer preview tool for metainfo files, and official translation support via GNOME Damned Lies. Major distributions including Bazzite, Bluefin, and Aurora are now shipping Bazaar as their default Flatpak app store.

Tails 7.10.1 Emergency Release Patches Critical Kernel and XML Bugs

Tails 95 Published 2026-08-05 18:28 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Tails has dropped version 7.10.1 as an emergency security patch just two weeks after 7.10 launched. The update locks down CVE-2026-64560 in the Linux kernel, preventing a malicious website from hijacking your Tor Browser session with root privileges. It also upgrades the expat XML parser to 2.8.2 to neutralize 20 distinct CVEs across LibreOffice, Audacity, and Git, while switching automatic upgrade payloads to zstd compression for faster downloads. Anyone on Tails 7.0 or later will get the patch automatically, though a manual USB reinstall remains a fully viable option that keeps Persistent Storage intact.

Apache NetBeans IDE 31 Released: Lambda Breakpoints, JGit 7.6, and JDK 27 Support

Software 44675 Published 2026-08-05 18:19 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Apache NetBeans 31 has landed, delivering long-requested lambda breakpoints to the debugger and jumping JGit to version 7.6.0 for a massive improvement in repository indexer performance. The new build tracks the JDK 27 early access release with JEP 519 enabled, while also fixing a critical JavaFX crash on JDK 26 that previously forced desktop developers to downgrade. Beyond core Java, the release adds full PHP 8.4 property hooks, allows Payara to run on JDK 25, and introduces a global settings.xml preference for cleaner Maven management. Although the GitHub label currently reads pre-release, the build is stable for production, and the project has seen renewed momentum with five new contributors and sixty-nine merged pull requests.

Liquorix Kernel 7.1-8 Lands with Linux 7.1.6 and Enhanced ACS Override Support

Debian 11027 Ubuntu 7176 Arch Linux 987 Published 2026-08-05 06:57 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Liquorix kernel 7.1-8 just landed, tracking upstream Linux 7.1.6 and bringing enhanced ACS override support for GPU passthrough enthusiasts. Maintainer Steven Barrett shipped the build on August 4, continuing an aggressive four-day turnaround that mirrors upstream stable point releases. The update pulls in modern hardware support including NTFSPLUS, Apple Silicon power reporting for Asahi users, and Intel FRED enabled by default for Arrow Lake processors. You're getting the usual PDS-scheduling and 2ms timeslice tweaks that make Liquorix a favorite for gaming and low-latency workloads, though you should retest your drivers before rebooting.

FEX-2608 Released: Memory Fix and Better Wine Support for x86-on-ARM Emulation

Software 44675 Published 2026-08-05 06:47 by Philipp Esselbach 0

FEX has shipped its August update, FEX-2608, after processing roughly 331 commits focused on memory safety and Windows compatibility. The release fixes a critical 64-bit allocator bug that was silently overwriting regions, while also patching JIT guard page handling and AVX signal state corruption. Windows support improves through a fixed VirtualProtect call and power-efficient WFE spinloops that lower battery drain on ARM laptops. Meanwhile, the project fully drops the deprecated FEXInterpreter binary and maintains its steady monthly cadence alongside Box64.

GOverlay 1.8.11 Adds RDNA 4 Fix for Linux Gamers with OptiScaler Update

Software 44675 Published 2026-08-05 06:41 by Philipp Esselbach 0

GOverlay 1.8.11 landed today, delivering a targeted fix for AMD's RDNA 4 GPUs within the OptiScaler upscaling tool. The patch reverts the Fsr4Update configuration from true to auto in optiscaler.ini, allowing OptiScaler to manage update timing and preventing conflicts on Radeon RX 9000 series hardware. This release follows a rapid development cycle in July that included six updates, bringing architecture improvements like the compiled BGMOD wrapper and expanded multi-format distribution support. Linux gamers can install the build via Flatpak, Arch Linux, or the official GitHub releases page to ensure stable upscaling performance across their existing toolkit.

Bottles 65.1 Hotfix Drops Hours After 65.0 to Patch GameMode Bottle Crash

Software 44675 Published 2026-08-05 06:32 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Bottles 65.1 hit the release page today, delivering a single surgical fix for a critical regression introduced hours earlier in the massive 65.0 update. The previous build would crash immediately when users tried to open settings for a newly created bottle if the gamemode service was missing, a scenario that covers the majority of Linux desktops. Lead developer Mirko Brombin reworked the preferences initialization to degrade gracefully when gamemode is absent, meaning you can finally access bottle configuration without staring at a terminal error. The patch arrives just eight hours after 65.0, a version that shipped over 100 changes including Soda v11.0-4 and full Steam library discovery.

GMKtec NucBox EVO-T2S Mini PC, Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Gen 11 Laptop, and AMD Motherboards Reviewed

Reviews 52709 Published 2026-08-05 06:21 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Today’s hardware roundup examines fresh reviews across multiple PC categories, starting with GMKtec’s $2099 NucBox EVO-T2S mini computer built around Intel’s Panther Lake Core Ultra X7 358H processor. The laptop segment features the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Gen 11 Aura Edition with its tandem OLED touch panel and the budget-friendly LOQ Essentials 15 powered by a low-power RTX 5060 GPU. Display options highlight the Titan Army P275MV Plus, which pairs MiniLED backlighting with dual refresh rate modes to bridge the gap between image quality and speed. AMD enthusiasts get two new board choices in the GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD and ASUS ROG STRIX B850-F Gaming WIFI7 NEO, both designed for Ryzen 7000 through 9000 series chips with modern connectivity standards.

Computers: GMKtec NucBox EVO-T2S “Intel Core Ultra X7 358H” Mini PC Review: Panther Lake Brings Next-Level Features To Mini PCs, Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Gen 11 Aura Edition (16IPH11) Review - Yoga Top Dog with Tandem OLED, Lenovo LOQ Essentials 15 Gen 11 Review: A good display meets a low-power RTX 5060
Displays: Titan Army P275MV Plus Gaming Monitor Review: MiniLED Meets Dual Mode
Motherboards: GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD Review, ASUS ROG STRIX B850-F Gaming WIFI7 NEO review

OpenSSL, nginx, bind, Python Packages, Node.js, and More updates for SUSE

SUSE 5730 Published 2026-08-05 06:12 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Stunnel security update for Slackware

Slackware 1282 Published 2026-08-05 06:11 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The Slackware Linux Security Team released stunnel version 5.80 for both Slackware 15.0 and the development branch to address two critical vulnerabilities. The first patch resolves an out-of-bounds memory access flaw that activates when logging attacker-controlled protocol messages exceeding 1,024 bytes. The second update closes a SOCKS server mode bypass that allowed attackers to route traffic through alternate local-address encodings and interface-scoped IPv6 destinations.

stunnel (SSA:2026-216-01)

Kernel, Perl, FRR, and Unbound updates for Rocky Linux

Rocky Linux 973 Published 2026-08-05 06:09 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Libpq, systemd, python3, Thunderbird, Kernel, Ansible, Satellite, and JBoss updates for RHEL

Red Hat 9480 Published 2026-08-05 06:07 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Thunderbird, Firefox, Node.js 22, Kernels, and Maintenance updates for Oracle Linux

Oracle Linux 6528 Published 2026-08-05 06:03 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Open62541, doctl, Kernel 7.1.6, Perl Ecosystem, ABRT, and Coreutils updates for Fedora

Fedora Linux 9442 Published 2026-08-05 05:59 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Fedora issued a coordinated set of security advisories for versions 43 and 44 that close active vulnerability gaps across essential system packages. The release updates open62541 to 1.5.6, pushes doctl to 1.164.0, ships Linux kernel 7.1.6 with upstream stability fixes, rebuilds Perl 5.42.3 dependencies, and resolves multiple flaw codes in ABRT, Coreutils, and related utilities. Each notification details specific CVE remediations that neutralize denial of service vectors, memory corruption flaws, file injection risks, and race conditions threatening system integrity.

Fedora 43 Update: open62541-1.5.6-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: doctl-1.164.0-1.fc43
Fedora 44 Update: kernel-7.1.6-201.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: perl-PAR-Packer-1.064-6.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: polymake-4.15-11.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: perl-5.42.3-525.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: perl-Devel-Cover-1.52-4.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: abrt-2.17.9-1.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: coreutils-9.10-5.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: open62541-1.5.6-1.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: doctl-1.164.0-1.fc44

Ruby2.7, Botan3, and Aom updates for Debian

Debian 11027 Published 2026-08-05 05:56 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Debian released DLA-4716-1 to patch four vulnerabilities in ruby2.7, including a DNS decompression flaw that triggers denial of service and an ERB deserialization bug that allows arbitrary code execution on untrusted data. The botan3 advisory addresses CVE-2026-44378 by upgrading the C++ cryptography library to version 3.12.0, which resolves certificate validation and authentication bypass flaws while renaming the shared library package from libbotan-3-7 to libbotan-3-12.

[DLA 4716-1] ruby2.7 security update
[DSA 6412-1] botan3 security update
[DSA 6411-1] aom security update

Patch Kernel, Thunderbird, and Perl updates for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2621 Published 2026-08-05 05:54 by Philipp Esselbach 0

AlmaLinux issued eight security errata covering versions 8 through 10 of its operating system. The patches resolve critical flaws in the Linux kernel, Thunderbird email client, GStreamer media framework, and several Perl modules including DBI and Archive::Tar. Attackers could exploit buffer overflows and use-after-free conditions to execute arbitrary code or bypass sandbox restrictions on affected systems.

ALSA-2026:49668: p11-kit security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:49508: gstreamer1-plugins-good security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:49612: perl-DBI security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:49523: perl-Archive-Tar security update (Important)
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