Linux Compatible

PHP 8.4.20 released

Software 44267 Published 2026-04-08 16:38 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The PHP 8.4.20 update addresses critical Opcache JIT compiler bugs that silently produced incorrect arithmetic results alongside infinite loop vulnerabilities and use-after-free memory corruption issues. Multiple extensions including FFI, Sysvshm, and SNMP received fixes for resource leaks and undefined behavior that could cause gradual performance degradation or random crashes in long-running processes. Web developers get corrections to XML attribute handling in the DOM parser, AVIF image detection support through GD, and XSLT compatibility improvements between different document object types. Production systems with JIT enabled should prioritize this release immediately while others benefit from OpenSSL validation fixes and output buffer assertion improvements that catch configuration errors during development.

Zen Browser 1.19.7b released

Software 44267 Published 2026-04-08 16:33 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Zen Browser version 1.19.7b updates its Firefox engine to 149.0.2 while fixing a critical bug that made toolbars unresponsive on Linux systems after dragging tabs in Wayland sessions. The release also resolves issues where addon installation failed in compact mode and disabling page swipe broke workspace switching on MacOS devices. A new keyboard shortcut for duplicating tabs has been added to settings alongside several minor visual fixes like double separator lines in menus. Users upgrading should check if they had workarounds enabled for the previously broken Linux input handling or MacOS gesture conflicts.

Tails 7.6.1 released

Tails 84 Published 2026-04-08 12:18 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The Tails team just pushed out version 7.6.1 as an emergency update to patch critical security vulnerabilities found in Tor Browser. Even though developers say they have not seen these flaws actively exploited yet, ignoring them leaves anonymity tools open to potential traffic analysis attacks. This release brings the Tor Client and Thunderbird up to date while also fixing firmware packages that struggle with newer Wi-Fi cards on laptops. Users should treat this as a mandatory fix rather than an optional upgrade since the underlying browser engine received significant security hardening.

Bazzite Linux Updates Shrink Image Size and Bring Better Handheld Control to Steam UI

Bazzite 29 Published 2026-04-08 09:57 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Bazzite Linux has dropped a new kernel and Mesa update into its testing branch to prepare for the upcoming version 44 release. Security protocols now include signed ISOs while image sizes shrink by shifting emulation tools to the separate DX variant. Handheld owners will notice TDP control moving directly into the Steam UI alongside an OpenGamepadUI overlay for better access to hidden settings. Desktop users can test these changes right now but should hold off on updating handheld images until the team confirms stability.

Fedora Linux 44 RC 1.1 released

Fedora Linux 9306 Published 2026-04-08 09:50 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Fedora Linux 44 has finally reached its first release candidate stage so testers can start hunting for critical bugs before the final launch. Testers will find detailed test coverage statistics on the OpenQA dashboard. Anyone running an evaluation should check the tracker for known blocker bugs because some configurations might face a rough upgrade path without warning. Community support remains available on the Fedora Quality chat channel or through the Discourse if real-time assistance is needed during testing failures.

Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme Review and more

Reviews 52606 Published 2026-04-08 08:35 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Today's reviews roundup highlights several key hardware releases including compact PC cases, advanced cooling systems, and even filament dryers for your build. Tech enthusiasts can read about the darkFlash DY460's unique design or check out the SAMA V62, which comes with seven ARGB fans included in the box. Laptops running on Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite processors receive significant attention across multiple platforms for their performance potential and market impact. Finally, peripheral enthusiasts will find detailed analysis on premium gaming headsets and magnetic keyboards designed for competitive use alongside a thermal camera review.

Casing: darkFlash DY460 Review, SAMA V62 PC Case Review
Camera: Topdon TC004 Thermal Imaging Camera Review - A Solid €300 Entry into the Semi-Professional Segment
Computers: Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme Review: New ASUS And HP Laptops Tested, Asus Zenbook A16 review: Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme is a strong chip in a so-so package
Cooling: ASUS ROG RYUO IV SLC 360 ARGB CPU Cooler Review
Headphones: ASUS ROG Kithara Gaming Headset Review
Input: EPOMAKER Magcore65 Lite Gaming Keyboard Review, IQUNIX EV63 Hall Effect Keyboard Review
Printers: EIBOS POLYPHEMUS 3D Printing Filament Dryer Review

Nginx 1.29.8 released

Software 44267 Published 2026-04-08 08:16 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The latest Nginx mainline update arrives with critical OpenSSL 4.0 compatibility that prevents breakages for those already running newer cryptographic libraries. Security improvements address integer underflows in charset parsing while a new max_headers directive gives operators better control over request sizes. Specific bugs affecting authentication ports and geo block includes are now fixed so logging errors do not creep back into production logs. Staging these changes before pushing them live remains the only sane way to avoid unexpected downtime during the transition.

PHP 8.5.5 released

Software 44267 Published 2026-04-08 07:59 by Philipp Esselbach 0

PHP 8.5.5 lands with urgent patches for memory safety flaws in the JIT compiler that previously caused incorrect arithmetic results or infinite loops. System administrators will want to apply this update immediately since several extensions including FFI and Phar contained resource leaks capable of crashing scripts over time. The release also addresses obscure platform-specific issues on AIX systems while improving how common image formats like AVIF get identified by standard functions.

Salt, ADSys, Django updates for Ubuntu

Ubuntu 7043 Published 2026-04-08 07:42 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Three separate security advisories were issued by Ubuntu to fix flaws found in Salt, ADSys, Juju Core, LXD, and Django. Local users on legacy systems like Ubuntu 14.04 LTS face risks from permission handling errors that allow them to retrieve sensitive information through cached data. Multiple older releases like 16.04 and 18.04 require patches for Go Networking issues that might cause servers to hang or run into infinite loops. Newer systems running Django require updates as well because memory copying errors and header verification failures pose significant risks for remote exploitation.

[USN-8153-1] Salt vulnerabilities
[USN-8089-3] ADSys, Juju Core, LXD vulnerabilities
[USN-8154-1] Django vulnerabilities

ImageMagick, Python, Govulncheck-Vulndb, updates for SUSE

SUSE 5612 Published 2026-04-08 07:40 by Philipp Esselbach 0

SUSE-SU-2026:1203-1: important: Security update for ImageMagick
SUSE-SU-2026:1206-1: important: Security update for python
SUSE-SU-2026:1205-1: important: Security update for govulncheck-vulndb
SUSE-SU-2026:1192-1: important: Security update for python-pyOpenSSL
SUSE-SU-2026:1193-1: important: Security update for gimp
SUSE-SU-2026:1194-1: important: Security update for google-cloud-sap-agent

Opencryptoki, Squid, Thunderbird, and more updates for Rocky Linux

Rocky Linux 882 Published 2026-04-08 07:39 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Python3.9, FreeRDP, GnuTLS, and more updates for RHEL

Red Hat 9383 Published 2026-04-08 07:35 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Kea, Corosync, Pspp, Goose, Rauc updates for Fedora

Fedora Linux 9306 Published 2026-04-08 07:29 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Recent security notifications announce updates for Fedora 42 and 43 systems to address various vulnerabilities in popular packages like kea, corosync, pspp, goose, and rauc. These advisories highlight fixes for specific CVEs including denial of service attacks and memory corruption flaws that could compromise system stability if left unpatched. To apply these updates administrators should use the dnf upgrade program by entering the provided advisory identifiers directly into their command line interface.

Fedora 42 Update: kea-3.0.3-1.fc42
Fedora 43 Update: corosync-3.1.10-2.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: pspp-2.1.1-5.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: goose-1.23.2-7.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: rauc-1.15.2-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: kea-3.0.3-1.fc43

Python-Tornado and OpenSSL updates for Debian

Debian 10854 Published 2026-04-08 07:25 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Recent security updates address critical vulnerabilities within the python-tornado framework and the OpenSSL toolkit used across Debian distributions. Tornado users must update to mitigate denial of service risks via multipart body limits while also resolving cookie injection flaws found in CVE-2026-35536. Meanwhile, the OpenSSL advisory warns that unpatched installations face severe risks ranging from information leaks to potential remote code execution exploits. Immediate upgrades are necessary for stable and oldstable releases to close these security gaps effectively.

ELA-1672-1 python-tornado security update
[DSA 6201-1] openssl security update

Bazzite Linux 43.20260406 released

Bazzite 29 Published 2026-04-07 08:29 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Bazzite Linux has released version 43.20260406 as a stable update designed to keep gaming rigs running smoother and safer than before. The package list now includes kernel 6.17.7-ba29 along with updated Nvidia drivers and Mesa versions that fix several mount issues for the immutable filesystem. Existing users can jump straight to this new build using the bazzite-rollback-helper tool which handles the heavy lifting automatically.

Geekom A5 Pro 2026 Mini PC Review and more

Reviews 52606 Published 2026-04-07 08:23 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Today’s roundup features reviews covering everything from unique cases to powerful processors. Reviewers at Funky Kit and IgorsLAB highlight the fabric front panel on the TRYX FLOVA F50 case alongside the new Geekom Mini PC refresh. Meanwhile, cooling enthusiasts can read about options featuring LCD screens from ASRock and GameMax before diving into MSI's latest high-end motherboards for Socket AM5. Finally, Tom's Hardware assesses a pricey 1200W power supply alongside an updated 3D scanner aimed at improving accessibility in the market.

Casing: TRYX FLOVA F50 Mid-Tower ATX Case Review
Computers: Geekom A5 Pro 2026 Mini PC Review - A Confusingly Named Refresh Featuring a 7530U
Cooling: ASRock Steel Legend 360 LCD Liquid CPU Cooler Review, GAMEMAX Sigma 620 WH review: Air cooler with LCD screen and strong cooling
Motherboards: MSI MEG X870E Ace Max Review, MSI MPG X870E CARBON MAX WiFi Motherboard Review
Power: MSI MAG A1200PLS PCIE5 1200W power supply review: A competent 1200W unit, but pricey
Scanner: Creality Sermoon S1 Review: Accessible 3D Scanning

SPIP, Libarchive, Kernel, Lambdaisland/URI updates for Ubuntu

Ubuntu 7043 Published 2026-04-07 08:13 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Ubuntu issued several security advisories to resolve critical flaws within SPIP, libarchive, and multiple Linux kernel variants. Various Ubuntu releases from version 14.04 to 25.10 received specific patches aimed at preventing code execution or denial of service attacks via malformed archive files. Kernel updates for various distributions require system reboots and often necessitate recompiling third party modules due to unavoidable ABI changes. A final notice addresses a URI sanitization bug in the lambdaisland library that could otherwise enable attackers to bypass security controls on newer platforms.

[USN-8150-1] SPIP vulnerabilities
[USN-8147-1] libarchive vulnerabilities
[USN-8148-4] Linux kernel (Real-time) vulnerabilities
[USN-8145-3] Linux kernel (GCP) vulnerabilities
[USN-8152-1] Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities
[USN-8151-1] lambdaisland/uri vulnerability

Kernel, Firefox, FreeRDP, and more updates for Rocky Linux

Rocky Linux 882 Published 2026-04-07 08:10 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Fontforge, GnuTLS, Libarchive, and more updates for RHEL

Red Hat 9383 Published 2026-04-07 08:09 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Nextcloud and Calibre updates for Fedora

Fedora Linux 9306 Published 2026-04-07 08:07 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Two security advisories were published by Fedora for different operating system versions. The first update addresses multiple vulnerabilities within Nextcloud version 33.0.1 on the Fedora 42 platform. Meanwhile, users on Fedora 43 need to upgrade Calibre to version 9.6.0 to patch path traversal flaws. Installation requires using the dnf command line program since all packages carry valid GPG signatures for verification.

Fedora 42 Update: nextcloud-33.0.1-1.fc42
Fedora 43 Update: calibre-9.6.0-1.fc43

Dovecot regression update for Debian

Debian 10854 Published 2026-04-07 08:05 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Debian released advisory DSA-6197-2 concerning a regression within the dovecot package. While attempting to backport a fix for CVE-2025-59032, developers accidentally introduced errors that disrupt authentication against managesieved servers in Bookworm. System administrators are urged to upgrade their installations specifically to version 1:2.3.19.1+dfsg1-2.1+deb12u3 which contains the necessary correction.

[DSA 6197-2] dovecot regression update

Crun and Kernel updates for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2537 Published 2026-04-07 08:03 by Philipp Esselbach 0

AlmaLinux recently issued several notifications about moderate security issues across different operating system versions. AlmaLinux 8 users must prioritize kernel updates that resolve memory handling flaws and potential denial of service attacks immediately. There are also separate advisories for the crun runtime on AlmaLinux 9 and 10 which address a parsing error allowing privilege escalation through command line options.

ALSA-2026:6621: crun security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:6572: kernel-rt security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:6571: kernel security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:6622: crun security update (Moderate)