Linux Compatible - AlmaLinux

PostgreSQL-JDBC and Poppler updates for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2580 Published 2026-06-11 06:57 by Philipp Esselbach 0

AlmaLinux released an important security update for version 8 that tackles critical flaws in the postgresql-jdbc and poppler packages. The postgresql-jdbc fix closes a client side denial of service vulnerability caused by malicious SCRAM SHA 256 authentication requests. You will also find a patched poppler library that eliminates an integer overflow bug capable of causing heap buffer overflows during PDF rendering. System administrators are strongly encouraged to apply these updates right away to keep their servers secure.

ALSA-2026:25030: postgresql-jdbc security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:24984: poppler security update (Important)

BIND and libyang updates for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2580 Published 2026-06-10 06:39 by Philipp Esselbach 0

AlmaLinux issued two important security advisories for version 8 to patch critical flaws in BIND and libyang. The BIND update resolves memory exhaustion risks and denial of service vulnerabilities tied to GSS API negotiation. You will also need to address a dangerous libyang issue that allows arbitrary code execution through crafted binary blobs. Apply these patches right away to keep your DNS services and data modeling tools secure.

ALSA-2026:24339: bind security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:24545: libyang security update (Important)

Kernel, BIND, Unbound, and FRR updates for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2580 Published 2026-06-09 06:45 by Philipp Esselbach 0

AlmaLinux has issued a batch of critical security patches for versions eight and ten that target serious vulnerabilities across the Linux kernel and several essential network services. These updates address dangerous flaws in BIND and Unbound DNS resolvers that could allow attackers to crash servers or exhaust system memory. Administrators should prioritize applying the kernel fixes immediately because the patches resolve numerous memory corruption bugs and privilege escalation risks that threaten system stability. You can download the corrected packages and review the full technical documentation through the official AlmaLinux errata portal.

ALSA-2026:24365: unbound security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:18134: kernel security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:23329: kernel security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:21557: kernel security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:24338: bind security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:19569: kernel security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:24340: frr security update (Important)

Kernel updates for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2580 Published 2026-06-08 07:26 by Philipp Esselbach 0

AlmaLinux released three kernel security errata for version 9 to address a wide array of system vulnerabilities. These notifications cover important and moderate severity issues while patching dozens of CVEs across networking and virtualization stacks. Dangerous flaws like Dirty Frag privilege escalation and unauthorized file access require immediate attention from system operators. You should apply these packages quickly to keep your servers secure.

ALSA-2026:21556: kernel security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:18587: kernel security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:19568: kernel security update (Important)

PHP and Real-Time Kernel updates for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2580 Published 2026-06-06 07:38 by Philipp Esselbach 0

AlmaLinux has released important security updates for PHP on version 10 and the real-time kernel on version 8 to patch several dangerous flaws. These patches address critical issues including denial of service attacks, cross-site scripting risks, and multiple memory corruption vulnerabilities that could crash systems or leak data. Server administrators should apply these fixes immediately since they were published on June fifth to stop potential exploitation. Complete technical details and updated package files are available through the official AlmaLinux errata portal.

ALSA-2026:23388: php security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:23259: kernel-rt security update (Important)

Samba, Vim, Unbound, Ruby and Linux Kernel updates for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2580 Published 2026-06-05 06:13 by Philipp Esselbach 0

AlmaLinux released a batch of security advisories to address critical vulnerabilities across multiple software packages. The updates target widely used tools like Samba, Ruby, Unbound, and Vim while patching remote code execution flaws and denial of service risks that could compromise system integrity. Administrators managing AlmaLinux versions eight through ten should prioritize these patches immediately since several issues allow attackers to bypass authentication or trigger arbitrary file overwrites. Regular maintenance cycles remain essential for keeping network infrastructure secure against rapidly evolving threats.

ALSA-2026:22730: vim security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:23231: unbound security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:22715: expat security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:23102: delve security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:22717: vim security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:22551: mod_http2 security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:20606: ruby4.0 security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:22963: samba security update (Critical)
ALSA-2026:23258: kernel security update (Important)

Thunderbird, Samba, Apache and OpenSSL updates for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2580 Published 2026-06-04 06:24 by Philipp Esselbach 0

AlmaLinux released a comprehensive set of security errata to patch critical flaws across several major software packages. These updates directly address dangerous vulnerabilities in widely deployed applications like Mozilla Thunderbird, Apache HTTP Server, Samba, and OpenSSL. Administrators will find that the patches resolve severe issues including remote code execution, sandbox escapes, and memory corruption bugs that threaten system stability. You should apply these fixes immediately to protect your infrastructure from potential exploitation and maintain a secure computing environment.

ALSA-2026:22325: thunderbird security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:22553: libexif security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:22312: openssl security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:22721: expat security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:22644: samba security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:22140: httpd:2.4 security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:22315: compat-openssl10 security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:22643: thunderbird security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:22145: .NET 10.0 security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:22711: vim security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:22314: openssl security update (Moderate)

CIFSwitch (CVE-2026-46243) Patches for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2580 Published 2026-06-03 07:33 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The CIFSwitch security flaw identified as CVE-2026-46243 has officially received a patched kernel for AlmaLinux that is now live in standard production repositories. You just need to refresh your package metadata and run a quick system upgrade before rebooting your machine.

CIFSwitch (CVE-2026-46243) Patches Released

PHP 8.2 and 8.3 updates for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2580 Published 2026-06-02 06:59 by Philipp Esselbach 0

AlmaLinux has issued an important security update for PHP versions 8.2 and 8.3 across both AlmaLinux 8 and 9 environments. This release patches four distinct vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to crash services through ctype functions or exploit improper URL handling in PHP-FPM. A NULL pointer crash during SOAP decoding and an integer overflow inside the metaphone routine round out the list of critical flaws requiring immediate attention. Administrators should apply these fixes right away because unpatched servers remain highly exposed to denial of service attacks and XSS exploits.

ALSA-2026:22305: php:8.2 security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:22142: php:8.3 security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:22143: php:8.2 security update (Important)

.NET, Firefox, Thunderbird, Apache httpd, Flatpak and Cockpit CVE Patches for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2580 Published 2026-05-30 07:09 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Critical Fixes for Flatpak, Cockpit, Kernel, .NET 8.0, and Apache HTTP Server for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2580 Published 2026-05-29 07:32 by Philipp Esselbach 0

AlmaLinux just pushed out a major security update that targets critical weaknesses across several widely used packages. The release fixes dangerous flaws in flatpak, cockpit, various kernel builds, .NET 8.0, and Apache httpd where malicious actors could trigger arbitrary code execution or force system crashes. Server administrators need to apply these patches right away because the unpatched vulnerabilities leave environments open to remote exploitation and privilege escalation. Full technical breakdowns along with direct download links are available through the standard AlmaLinux errata portal.

ALSA-2026:21756: flatpak security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:21700: cockpit security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:21745: kernel-rt security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:21293: .NET 8.0 security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:21291: .NET 8.0 security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:21468: cockpit security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:21706: kernel security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:21286: .NET 8.0 security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:21433: httpd security update (Important)

GDK-Pixbuf2, Python, Glibc, and more updates for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2580 Published 2026-05-28 06:44 by Philipp Esselbach 0

AlmaLinux distributed a series of security patches for versions 8 through 10. These updates target essential software components including the Linux kernel, Python, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Ruby, GnuTLS, Firefox, and glibc. Most advisories carry an Important severity rating while others sit at Moderate levels, all designed to patch dangerous flaws like heap buffer overflows, arbitrary code execution vectors, and denial of service triggers.

ALSA-2026:19127: gdk-pixbuf2 security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:19019: python3.14 security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:19061: glibc security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:19010: postgresql16 security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:19074: kernel security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:19009: postgresql18 security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:20929: libexif security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:20587: glibc security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:20614: ruby:3.3 security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:20611: gnutls security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:20594: glibc security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:20693: mysql8.4 security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:20596: ruby:4.0 security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:20566: firefox security update (Important)

Freeimpi, Skopeo, Luksmeta, and more updates for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2580 Published 2026-05-27 07:34 by Philipp Esselbach 0

AlmaLinux 9.8 and 10.2 released

AlmaLinux 2580 Published 2026-05-26 15:54 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The AlmaLinux OS Foundation has released versions 9.8 and 10.2 simultaneously, marking the first time both stable builds launched on the same day. Version 9.8 delivers a critical kernel backport that eliminates excessive CPU spikes during task cleanup while updating core modules and security policies. Version 10.2 expands hardware compatibility by restoring disabled storage and network drivers, adds legacy i686 userspace support, and enables KVM for IBM POWER alongside modern language updates. Both releases include patches for recent high-profile vulnerabilities and are available across multiple architectures in ISO, cloud, container, and live image formats.

Kernel, Libsndfile, Firefox updates for AlmaLinux 8

AlmaLinux 2580 Published 2026-05-22 06:31 by Philipp Esselbach 0

AlmaLinux recently pushed four important security patches for version 8 that target serious flaws in both system libraries and everyday software. The standard kernel and real-time variants address a local privilege escalation flaw linked to the Dirty Frag vulnerability plus a separate bug that exposed root files to regular users. Audio handling through libsndfile gets corrected for an integer overflow problem while Firefox and Thunderbird finally close memory safety gaps and prevent sandbox escapes in their web media components.

ALSA-2026:19666: kernel security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:19664: kernel-rt security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:19559: libsndfile security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:19588: firefox security update (Important)

Kernel, Ruby, Nginx, and more updates for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2580 Published 2026-05-20 07:21 by Philipp Esselbach 0

AlmaLinux distributed a batch of security patches that address serious vulnerabilities across versions 8 through 10 of its operating system. These updates target essential packages like the Linux kernel, Ruby, nginx, and libpng by closing flaws that could let attackers escalate privileges or run arbitrary code on compromised machines. You should apply these fixes right away because leaving systems unpatched leaves them wide open to remote exploitation.

ALSA-2026:16206: kernel security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:18065: ruby security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:18063: nginx security update (Critical)
ALSA-2026:18039: ruby security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:18030: ruby:3.3 security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:18064: libpng security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:18041: nginx:1.24 security update (Critical)

LibPNG and Nginx update for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2580 Published 2026-05-19 06:46 by Philipp Esselbach 0

AlmaLinux released two security updates to address serious vulnerabilities in popular server software. The moderate libpng patch resolves a use-after-free flaw that could allow arbitrary code execution. A separate critical advisory fixes nginx, which contains another vulnerability capable of enabling unauthorized remote commands. Administrators should install these packages immediately and consult the official errata links for complete technical details.

ALSA-2026:18028: libpng security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:18029: nginx security update (Critical)

Kernel, JQ, FreeRDP, GIMP, Rsync updates for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2580 Published 2026-05-17 07:02 by Philipp Esselbach 0

AlmaLinux pushed out a batch of critical security patches for versions 8 through 10. These updates tackle dangerous loopholes inside the core Linux kernel alongside popular utilities like jq, FreeRDP, GIMP, and rsync. You will find fixes for local privilege escalation bugs, remote code execution flaws, and memory corruption issues that could easily trigger service disruptions or unauthorized access. System owners ought to install these important errata right away to keep their networks safe from the newly disclosed threats.

ALSA-2026:A008: kernel security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:A010: kernel security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:16692: jq security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:A009: kernel security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:16482: freerdp security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:16195: kernel security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:17533: gimp:2.8 security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:17481: rsync security update (Important)

Yggdrasil, GIMP, Jq updates for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2580 Published 2026-05-15 06:19 by Philipp Esselbach 0

AlmaLinux released important security patches for yggdrasil, GIMP, and jq. These updates fix several critical vulnerabilities that could let attackers run malicious code or crash the software using crafted input files. Attackers could exploit these weaknesses through malformed image formats, broken JSON objects, and improper file permission checks.

ALSA-2026:17075: yggdrasil security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:16484: gimp security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:16693: jq security update (Important)

LibPNG, Corosync, Thunderbird, and more updates for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2580 Published 2026-05-14 08:28 by Philipp Esselbach 0

AlmaLinux recently distributed a series of security patches for versions 8 through 10. These updates target essential software components like FreeRDP, Thunderbird, Kerberos, and several graphics processing libraries across multiple operating system releases. The fixes resolve critical memory corruption flaws, privilege escalation risks, and denial of service conditions that could otherwise compromise system stability or expose sensitive data. System administrators should prioritize installing these corrections right away to prevent potential exploitation of the listed vulnerabilities.

ALSA-2026:14790: libpng security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:15969: glib2 security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:16014: freerdp security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:13644: corosync security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:14791: libpng security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:15892: thunderbird security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:15887: openexr security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:16875: git-lfs security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:16799: krb5 security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:16252: jq security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:16196: kernel-rt security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:16055: libtiff security update (Important)