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PHP 8.4.20 and 8.5.5 Fedora/RHEL Packages released

Fedora Linux 9309 Published 2026-04-10 13:51 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Remi Collet has pushed out PHP 8.5.5 and 8.4.20 packages for Fedora Linux and RHEL-based systems through the remi-modular repository. Security fixes are absent this month so legacy versions stay put while admins plan their upgrades without urgency. Installation options include switching system defaults via dnf module commands or running parallel builds as Software Collections for safer testing. Verification of application compatibility remains essential before replacing the standard library on any production server.

KDE Frameworks 6.25 released

KDE 1715 Published 2026-04-10 13:46 by Philipp Esselbach 0

KDE Frameworks 6.25.0 arrived with the usual monthly schedule but focuses on stability tweaks instead of flashy new features for desktop users. Developers squashed memory leaks in KIO and Baloo while locking in support for the mandatory Qt 6.9.0 requirement. Regular Linux folks will likely see fewer random crashes during file operations without noticing any dramatic changes to their desktop layout. Those building from source must update their Qt libraries first or face unnecessary compilation headaches during installation.

Bazaar 0.7.14 released

GNOME 3712 Published 2026-04-10 13:37 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Bazaar 0.7.14 lands with practical improvements like search filters and EULA buttons that help users spot proprietary apps before installing them. Developers gain a performance boost from new regex checks which skip unnecessary processes to save resources on complex hook lists. The interface feels less dated thanks to updated gradients and colors that align better with modern GNOME standards. These fixes resolve jittering issues while keeping the core Flatpak experience stable for daily use.

Acer Predator X27 X1 27-inch 240 Hz OLED gaming monitor review and more

Reviews 52608 Published 2026-04-10 07:57 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Here is a roundup of today's reviews. Tom's Hardware highlights the Acer Predator X27 X1 as a solid value option for gamers seeking OLED performance on a 27 inch screen. Corsair trades extreme lightweight design for a more rigid magnesium build while Epomaker surprises with carbon fiber durability in their latest peripheral. Cherry XTRFY introduces new technology trends in a compact keyboard and the ASUS router delivers high speeds despite weaknesses on lower bands. Readers will find that trade offs between weight and refinement define much of this week’s hardware landscape across various categories.

Displays: Acer Predator X27 X1 27-inch 240 Hz OLED gaming monitor review: Blending performance and value
Input: Corsair Sabre V2 Pro MG + CF Mice Review, Epomaker Carbon X Gaming Mouse Review, Cherry XTRFY K5 Pro TMR Compact Review - Compact Gaming Keyboard with New TMR Technology and 8K Polling Rate
Networking: ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE19000AI Gaming Router Review: Shiny and fast (except when it isn't)

Godot 4.7 Dev 4 released

Software 44273 Published 2026-04-10 07:47 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Godot 4.7 Dev 4 arrives just as contributors race to lock features before the final freeze, so these updates are likely set in stone. Rendering fans get what they want with nearest-neighbor scaling for 3D viewports that keeps pixel-art looking crisp without performance hits. Editor pain points like wasted inspector space and confusing drag-and-drop indicators finally see fixes to streamline the workflow. Power users should test this build immediately because some particle changes break compatibility to match documentation standards.

FEX-2604 released

Software 44273 Published 2026-04-10 07:43 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The FEX-2604 update delivers significant memory savings by enabling Dynamic L1 lookup caches and optimizing Transparent Huge Page usage, which helps systems with limited RAM like those with 8GB or 16GB. Performance sees a major boost for games using x87 transcendental operations as SIN, COS, and TAN functions are now inlined within the JIT for an average speed increase of 3.7 times. Several critical bugs have been resolved including a workaround for Docker seccomp filter crashes and a fix for a pseudo-memory leak in the thread-pool allocator that previously ballooned resource usage during heavy threading. Advanced users can now utilize a new FEXGetConfig option to visualize memory alignment faults on ARM hardware, providing better insight into emulation performance gaps compared to native x86 behavior.

Linux Kernel, Django, OpenSSL updates for Ubuntu

Ubuntu 7046 Published 2026-04-10 07:37 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Canonical has released new security notices for Ubuntu Linux addressing several critical vulnerabilities. Most entries concern different Linux kernel variants like Azure FIPS and NVIDIA Tegra while others focus on HWE or Intel IoTG real time builds. You will also find important fixes for Django and OpenSSL libraries included in this batch. System administrators should prioritize installing these fixes to maintain the integrity of their infrastructure against recent threats.

[USN-8163-1] Linux kernel (Azure FIPS) vulnerabilities
[USN-8162-1] Linux kernel (NVIDIA Tegra) vulnerabilities
[USN-8145-4] Linux kernel (HWE) vulnerabilities
[USN-8165-1] Linux kernel (Azure FIPS) vulnerabilities
[USN-8164-1] Linux kernel (Intel IoTG Real-time) vulnerabilities
[USN-8154-2] Django vulnerabilities
[USN-8155-2] OpenSSL vulnerabilities

Python-Poetry, Kernel, BIND, and more updates for SUSE

SUSE 5614 Published 2026-04-10 07:34 by Philipp Esselbach 0

LibPNG update for Slackware

Slackware 1244 Published 2026-04-10 07:32 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Slackware users running version 15.0 or the current branch should upgrade libpng to fix a medium severity security vulnerability. This update addresses use-after-free errors within specific functions that could potentially lead to corrupted chunk data and heap information disclosure. Additional hardening was applied to append-style setters to protect against theoretical variants of this same aliasing pattern during the patch process. You can download the corrected packages from the official FTP site or find additional mirrors near you on the main website before installing them as root.

libpng (SSA:2026-099-01)

Perl-YAML-Syck, LibPNG, Nginx, and more updates Rocky Linux

Rocky Linux 884 Published 2026-04-10 07:31 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Python OpenShift, NodeJS, and more updates for RHEL

Red Hat 9385 Published 2026-04-10 07:29 by Philipp Esselbach 0

OpenSC, Crun, Cockpit, and more updates for Fedora

Fedora Linux 9309 Published 2026-04-10 07:28 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Fedora users on versions 42 and 43 must apply security updates immediately. The advisories cover a wide range of issues including memory corruption, buffer overflows, and privilege escalation found in tools like opensc and dnsdist among others. Specific CVE identifiers have been resolved through new upstream releases for components such as libpng12, mbedtls, and util-linux. System owners can install these patches using the standard dnf upgrade command with the provided advisory references.

Fedora 42 Update: opensc-0.27.1-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: dnsdist-1.9.12-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: doctl-1.154.0-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: libcgif-0.5.3-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: libpng12-1.2.57-25.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: libpng15-1.5.30-25.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: crun-1.27-1.fc42
Fedora 43 Update: cockpit-360-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: mbedtls-3.6.6-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: dnsdist-2.0.3-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: util-linux-2.41.4-7.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: doctl-1.154.0-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: libpng12-1.2.57-25.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: fido-device-onboard-0.5.5-8.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: libcgif-0.5.3-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: libpng15-1.5.30-25.fc43

BIND, PostgreSQL, Linyami-Syck-Perl, OpenSSH updates for Debian

Debian 10856 Published 2026-04-10 07:26 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Debian released security patches for PostgreSQL to fix four vulnerabilities involving memory disclosure and arbitrary code execution risks within the database engine. A separate advisory targets an OpenSSH GSSAPI Key Exchange flaw that enables remote code execution or denial of service if the setting remains active. Administrators should also upgrade libyaml-syck-perl because the package contains high-severity heap buffer overflows and memory corruption bugs discovered within its YAML emitter functions. Finally, BIND9 users need to apply patches for cache poisoning vulnerabilities that might let attackers inject forged data into name server caches on older distributions like buster.

Debian GNU/Linux 10 (Buster) ELTS:
ELA-1678-1 bind9 security update

Debian GNU/Linux 11 (Bullseye) LTS:
[DLA 4524-1] postgresql-13 security update
[DLA 4525-1] libyaml-syck-perl security update

Debian GNU/Linux 12 (Bookworm) and 13 (Trixie):
[DSA 6204-1] openssh security update

Samba 4.22.9 released

Software 44273 Published 2026-04-09 17:35 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Samba 4.22.9 is out and it fixes a nasty regression where Kerberos authentication would silently break on Linux file servers. Administrators running long-term deployments should upgrade immediately because rpc workers were leaking memory until they consumed all available RAM. The update also patches critical failover bugs in CTDB clusters that caused state synchronization errors during node switches. Get this patch applied before your next maintenance window to keep Windows clients connected without authentication headaches.

KDE neon 20260409 released

KDE 1715 Published 2026-04-09 13:10 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The latest build of KDE neon showcases latest KDE software for users who want immediate access to Plasma updates. Enthusiasts should expect some instability since the team does not guarantee stability when using bleeding edge applications daily. Owners of Nvidia hardware must install proprietary drivers themselves because the project offers no support for issues outside the core KDE stack. Upgrading requires running sudo apt full-upgrade instead of standard commands to ensure all packages install correctly on this fast-moving system.

Arctic Senza Review (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 + Passive Cooling) and more

Reviews 52608 Published 2026-04-09 07:31 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Today's reviews roundup highlights several new products ranging from a PC case with wooden accents to a completely fanless desktop chassis designed for silence. While Wccftech praises the airflow capabilities of the updated Antec Flux Pro Noctua Edition, KitGuru questions if the Arctic Senza can truly handle heavy workloads without sound. Gamers can check out Samson from Liquid Swords or see how Life is Strange Reunion handles player choices differently than before. Tom's Hardware rounds out the coverage by reviewing the budget Windows handheld alongside a premium power supply that demands careful consideration regarding its cost and efficiency levels.

Casing: Antec Flux Pro Noctua Edition Case Review: Big, Quiet, & Wooden Accents
Computers: Arctic Senza Review (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 + Passive Cooling)
Gaming: Samson: A Tyndalston Story Review – Not Bad, Not Good, Asus ROG Xbox Ally review: The cheapest Windows handheld gets points for showing up, Life is Strange: Reunion Review – Partners in Crime, Partners in Time
Power: be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1200W supply review: Platinum-level efficiency, premium pricing

Zen Browser 1.19.8b released

Software 44273 Published 2026-04-09 07:17 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Zen Browser version 1.19.8b arrives with specific fixes for motion settings and accessibility issues that frustrated users recently. Animations within the browser now respect the system reduce motion preference instead of ignoring it regardless of user choice. Compact mode behaves correctly by hiding toolbars when site permissions are disabled, alongside improvements to find on page in private windows. The sidebar context menu also got a simplification update with live folders relocated for better organization.

Ungoogle Chromium 147.0.7727.55-1 released

Software 44273 Published 2026-04-09 07:13 by Philipp Esselbach 0

This ungoogled chromium release forces connections to Google domains into dead ends using domain substitution so telemetry stays strictly offline. Users should expect Safe Browsing functionality to vanish entirely since security is now left up to third-party tools rather than built-in checks. New flags let enthusiasts customize search behavior or disable the Omnibox provider without installing extensions for every tweak. The build process strips unnecessary binaries and borrows patches from Iridium to keep performance high while maintaining a smaller footprint on disk.

Zed 0.231.1 released

Software 44273 Published 2026-04-09 07:09 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The latest Zed editor update improves the experience by making agent threads stream from the top down rather than filling a scrollable log. Remote development workflows get a major quality of life boost with native devcontainer support that finally removes the need for external Node scripts during setup. Power users will also find relief in the git diff view which now automatically switches layouts when screen space gets tight on smaller laptops. Beyond the features, this build squashes enough terminal and agent bugs to make daily work feel noticeably more stable without introducing new headaches.

OpenSSL, GDK-PixBuf, Squid, Kernel, Dogtag PKI updates for Ubuntu

Ubuntu 7046 Published 2026-04-09 07:03 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Ubuntu released multiple security notices addressing vulnerabilities within OpenSSL, the GDK PixBuf library, Squid, and the Linux kernel across various supported releases. These updates fix flaws that could potentially lead to denial of service attacks or unauthorized code execution on systems ranging from Ubuntu 18.04 LTS through the latest 25.10 version. Specialized kernels for FIPS compliance and systems requiring real time processing also received patches along with fixes for the Dogtag PKI software used in enterprise environments. System administrators need to run standard updates and reboot their computers to ensure all critical security changes are applied correctly.

[USN-8155-1] OpenSSL vulnerabilities
[USN-8156-1] GDK-PixBuf vulnerability
[USN-8157-1] Squid vulnerabilities
[USN-8148-5] Linux kernel vulnerabilities
[USN-8159-2] Linux kernel (FIPS) vulnerabilities
[USN-8159-3] Linux kernel (Real-time) vulnerabilities
[USN-8158-1] Dogtag PKI vulnerability

Dnsdist, OpenSSL, Heroic-Games-Launcher, and more updates for SUSE

SUSE 5614 Published 2026-04-09 07:02 by Philipp Esselbach 0

SUSE Linux has released a series of security updates affecting both openSUSE and Enterprise systems. Administrators must prioritize the critical patches found within openssl-3 as well as the Linux Kernel Live Patch for version 15 SP5. Several moderate risk advisories address vulnerabilities in applications like heroic-games-launcher along with various development libraries. Installation should occur promptly to secure systems against identified threats.

openSUSE-SU-2026:20461-1: low: Security update for dnsdist
openSUSE-SU-2026:10499-1: moderate: python311-social-auth-app-django-5.7.0-1.1 on GA media
openSUSE-SU-2026:10497-1: moderate: heroic-games-launcher-2.20.1-5.1 on GA media
openSUSE-SU-2026:10498-1: moderate: libeverest-3.6.6-1.1 on GA media
openSUSE-SU-2026:10494-1: moderate: SDL2_image-devel-2.8.10-1.1 on GA media
openSUSE-SU-2026:10495-1: moderate: ckermit-9.0.302-20.1 on GA media
openSUSE-SU-2026:10496-1: moderate: git-cliff-2.12.0-1.1 on GA media
SUSE-SU-2026:1213-1: important: Security update for openssl-3
SUSE-SU-2026:1214-1: important: Security update for openssl-3
SUSE-SU-2026:1215-1: important: Security update for openssl-3
SUSE-SU-2026:1217-1: important: Security update for freerdp
SUSE-SU-2026:1212-1: important: Security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 30 for SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 SP5)

Thunderbird and Firefox updates for Slackware

Slackware 1244 Published 2026-04-09 07:00 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The Slackware Linux Security Team released new packages to patch security issues in Mozilla Thunderbird and Firefox. Users on Slackware 15.0 or the current development branch should upgrade to version 140.9.1esr to resolve these problems. Specific CVEs are listed in the advisory text for anyone needing more granular details about the flaws. Installation requires root access so you must run upgradepkg with the correct package file names from the FTP server.

mozilla-thunderbird (SSA:2026-098-02)
mozilla-firefox (SSA:2026-098-01)

Fontforge, Crun, Kernel Go-Toolset, NodeJS updates for Rocky Linux

Rocky Linux 884 Published 2026-04-09 06:58 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Security patches for Rocky Linux systems are now available to fix vulnerabilities in several key packages across version eight and nine distributions. Fontforge requires an Important update whereas kernel and crun updates carry a Moderate rating specifically for the latest release. Older systems running release eight still face critical needs regarding go-toolset and nodejs modules that demand immediate attention. Administrators can find detailed severity ratings via the Common Vulnerability Scoring System within each linked errata document.

RLSA-2026:6628: Important: fontforge security update
RLSA-2026:6621: Moderate: crun security update
RLSA-2026:6153: Moderate: kernel security update
RLSA-2026:6949: Important: go-toolset:rhel8 security update
RLSA-2026:7123: Important: nodejs:22 security update

Kernel, FreeRDP, Fontforge, and more updates for RHEL

Red Hat 9385 Published 2026-04-09 06:57 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Linux kernel updates for Ubuntu

Ubuntu 7046 Published 2026-04-09 06:54 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Two Ubuntu security notices released address critical Linux kernel vulnerabilities across multiple distributions. The first notice targets newer systems on versions like 25.10 and 24.04 LTS, patching flaws in Oracle Cloud and Raspberry Pi kernels involving network traffic control and cryptographic APIs. A separate notice covers older systems running Ubuntu 22.04 or 20.04 where ARM64 flaws are fixed alongside those other network security issues. Users must reboot their systems because kernel modules from third parties will require recompilation due to unavoidable application binary interface changes.

[USN-8149-2] Linux kernel vulnerabilities
[USN-8159-1] Linux kernel vulnerabilities

BIND, Roundcube, CEF, and more updates for Fedora

Fedora Linux 9309 Published 2026-04-09 06:53 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Fedora system administrators need to apply new security updates for both version 42 and version 43 of their distributions. You will find patches addressing serious flaws in BIND name servers alongside updates for smart card libraries, Python packages, and webmail clients used by security applications. Critical issues such as memory corruption and SVG attribute bypasses have been resolved to prevent potential exploitation within these tools. The Chromium Embedded Framework received a significant update to fix many high-severity memory errors.

Fedora 42 Update: bind-dyndb-ldap-11.11-10.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: bind-9.18.47-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: roundcubemail-1.6.15-1.fc42
Fedora 43 Update: opensc-0.27.1-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: python-biopython-1.87-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: cef-146.0.9^chromium146.0.7680.164-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: python-pydicom-3.0.2-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: roundcubemail-1.6.15-1.fc43

Tiff, Firefox ESR, PostgreSQL updates for Debian

Debian 10856 Published 2026-04-09 06:51 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Debian released security advisories regarding critical flaws found within both the tiff library and Firefox ESR browser software. The first update patches a heap overflow vulnerability that could lead to denial of service or code execution, while the second addresses multiple issues with similar severe consequences for users. Separate Debian GNU/Linux ELTS updates also exist for older PostgreSQL versions to resolve memory disclosure bugs and arbitrary code execution risks in database extensions. System administrators are strongly advised to apply these package upgrades immediately to secure their infrastructure against potential exploitation.

[DSA 6303-1] tiff security update
[DSA 6202-1] firefox-esr security update
ELA-1676-1 postgresql-11 security update
ELA-1677-1 postgresql-9.6 security update