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PIP, Libsoup, FreeRDP updates for Ubuntu

Ubuntu 6995 Published 2026-02-10 07:59 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Ubuntu has issued several security notices for vulnerabilities found in different packages, including python-pip and libsoup. The python-pip update fixes several security issues that could allow an attacker to perform denial of service or arbitrary code execution on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, 18.04 LTS, and 16.04 LTS systems. The libsoup update addresses two vulnerabilities found in the HTTP client/server library for GNOME, which affects Ubuntu 25.10, 24.04 LTS, and 22.04 LTS systems. Meanwhile, a regression issue was discovered in FreeRDP on multiple Ubuntu versions, and an updated version has been released to fix this problem.

[USN-8010-1] pip vulnerabilities
[USN-8020-1] libsoup vulnerabilities
[USN-8004-2] FreeRDP regression

Liquorix Linux Kernel 6.18‑10 released

Debian 10794 Ubuntu 6995 Arch Linux 937 Published 2026-02-09 07:51 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Liquorix Kerne  6.18‑10 has just been released, merging the Linux Kernel 6.18.9 sources and bumping the package version to 6.18.9‑1. The kernel is tuned for extreme responsiveness in interactive desktops, low‑latency A/V production, and reduced frame‑time jitter in games, using features such as Zen Interactive Tuning, a 1000 Hz tick rate, and aggressive preemption. The project supplies Debian packages and Docker‑based build scripts that require Docker and a configured GnuPG key; at present only the AMD64 architecture can be built successfully for Debian, Ubuntu and Arch targets.

XanMod Kernel 6.18.9 and 6.12.69 released

Debian 10794 Ubuntu 6995 Published 2026-02-08 17:56 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The XanMod kernel has released two new versions: 6.18.9 and the long-term 6.12.69, which are now available for Debian/Ubuntu. The XanMod kernel series includes features such as LLVM's ThinLTO and aggressive scheduling, making it suitable for low-latency audio workstations or gaming rigs.

Kernel, GLib, Python, Tracker-Miners updates for Ubuntu

Ubuntu 6995 Published 2026-02-06 06:51 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Ubuntu has released security notices for several vulnerabilities, including Linux kernel vulnerabilities (USN-7988-3), GLib library vulnerabilities (USN-8017-1), and Python programming language vulnerabilities (USN-8018-1). The Linux kernel vulnerabilities affect Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, 16.04 LTS, and 14.04 LTS, and can be corrected by updating the system to new package versions. The GLib library vulnerabilities affect Ubuntu 25.10, 24.04 LTS, and 22.04 LTS, and can also be corrected by updating the system to new package versions. Additionally, tracker-miners was found vulnerable in Ubuntu 25.10, 24.04 LTS, and 22.04 LTS, and requires a session restart after update to correct the issue.

[USN-7988-3] Linux kernel vulnerabilities
[USN-8017-1] GLib vulnerabilities
[USN-8018-1] Python vulnerabilities
[USN-8019-1] tracker-miners vulnerabilities

ImageMagick, MySQL, Emacs, and more updates for Ubuntu Linux

Ubuntu 6995 Published 2026-02-05 07:49 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Multiple security vulnerabilities were fixed in various Ubuntu packages, including ImageMagick, MySQL, Emacs, GitHub CLI, and Linux kernel versions 5.15 and 6.8. The updates address issues such as denial of service, arbitrary code execution, and unauthorized access to sensitive data. Affected systems include Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, 16.04 LTS, 18.04 LTS, 20.04 LTS, 22.04 LTS, 24.04 LTS, and 25.10. Users are advised to update their systems as soon as possible to ensure the latest security patches are applied.

[USN-8007-1] ImageMagick vulnerabilities
[USN-8006-1] MySQL vulnerabilities
[USN-8011-1] Emacs vulnerabilities
[USN-8012-1] GitHub CLI vulnerabilities
[USN-8015-1] Linux kernel vulnerabilities
[USN-8014-1] Linux kernel vulnerabilities
[USN-8013-1] Linux kernel vulnerabilities
[USN-8016-1] Linux kernel (NVIDIA) vulnerabilities
[USN-8015-2] Linux kernel (Real-time) vulnerabilities
[USN-8013-3] Linux kernel (Real-time) vulnerabilities
[USN-8013-2] Linux kernel (FIPS) vulnerabilities

CRaC JDK, OpenJDK, Keystone Middleware updates for Ubuntu

Ubuntu 6995 Published 2026-02-04 07:45 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Multiple Ubuntu security notices have been issued to address vulnerabilities in various software packages, including OpenJDK 17 and 25, Python-keystonemiddleware, The Internet Archive Python Library, Pagure, GNU C Library, FreeRDP, Filelock, and Django. These vulnerabilities affect several versions of Ubuntu, including 25.10, 24.04 LTS, 22.04 LTS, 20.04 LTS, 18.04 LTS, and others. The issues include potential data breaches, privilege escalation, denial-of-service attacks, and SQL injection.

[USN-7997-1] CRaC JDK 17 vulnerabilities
[USN-7996-1] CRaC JDK 25 vulnerabilities
[USN-7998-1] OpenJDK 17 vulnerabilities
[USN-7995-1] OpenJDK 25 vulnerabilities
[USN-8008-1] Keystone Middleware vulnerability
[USN-7989-1] The Internet Archive Python Library vulnerability
[USN-7984-1] Pagure vulnerabilities
[USN-8005-1] GNU C Library vulnerabilities
[USN-8004-1] FreeRDP vulnerabilities
[USN-7999-1] Filelock vulnerabilities
[USN-8009-1] Django vulnerabilities

OpenJDK, CRac JDK, LibPNG, Thunderbird, Inetutils, MySQL updates for Ubuntu

Ubuntu 6995 Published 2026-02-03 06:45 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Several security issues were fixed in various software packages, including OpenJDK 8, 11, and 21, CRaC JDK 21, Thunderbird, libpng1.6, Inetutils, and MySQL. These issues include vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to steal sensitive information, execute arbitrary code, or crash the system. The affected Ubuntu versions are 25.10, 24.04 LTS, 22.04 LTS, 20.04 LTS, and 18.04 LTS for some packages, while others only affect specific releases. Users should update their systems by installing new package versions to address these vulnerabilities.

[USN-8000-1] OpenJDK 8 vulnerabilities
[USN-8003-1] CRaC JDK 21 vulnerabilities
[USN-8001-1] OpenJDK 11 vulnerabilities
[USN-8002-1] OpenJDK 21 vulnerabilities
[USN-7991-1] Thunderbird vulnerabilities
[USN-7993-1] libpng vulnerabilities
[USN-7992-1] Inetutils vulnerability
[USN-7994-1] MySQL vulnerabilities

Ubuntu Linux 26.04 Snapshot 3 released

Ubuntu 6995 Published 2026-01-31 08:30 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Ubuntu Linux 26.04 Snapshot 3 has been released for testing, marking another significant step in the development process. These snapshots are early-stage builds, meant for temporary testing and not suitable for serious use yet. The next snapshot, Ubuntu 26.04 Snapshot 4, is scheduled to be released on February 26th, giving developers a deadline to upload their changes. The steady pace of development brings new features closer to reality, inching the community towards a solid LTS release due in April 2031.

Liquorix Linux Kernel 6.18‑9 released

Debian 10794 Ubuntu 6995 Arch Linux 937 Published 2026-01-31 07:42 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The new Liquorix Kernel 6.18-9, based on Kernel 6.18.8, has been released, promising a snappier desktop experience with lower frame-time jitter in games and smoother video work. The kernel sacrifices some power efficiency for improved interactivity, making it suitable for users who spend more time in browsers or games rather than spreadsheets. To install the new kernel safely, users can run a provided script that pulls pre-built packages and updates GRUB, allowing them to verify the new entry before rebooting into "hyper-responsive" mode. The kernel includes various changes under the hood, including scheduler tweaks, memory reclamation, CPUFreq adjustments, and more aggressive preemptive handling of interactive tasks.

Linux Kernel updates for Ubuntu

Ubuntu 6995 Published 2026-01-31 07:25 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The Linux kernel has been updated to fix several security issues that could be exploited by an attacker. The vulnerabilities were discovered in the Cryptographic API, Padata parallel execution mechanism, and Netfilter subsystems. This update affects various Ubuntu releases, including 20.04 LTS and 18.04 LTS. To fix these issues, users need to update their system to the latest kernel versions and reboot their computer.

[USN-7990-2] Linux kernel (FIPS) vulnerabilities
[USN-7990-1] Linux kernel vulnerabilities

XanMod Kernel 6.18.8 and 6.12.68 LTS released

Debian 10794 Ubuntu 6995 Published 2026-01-30 20:55 by Philipp Esselbach 0

XanMod 6.18.8 brings LLVM ThinLTO, BBRv3 and an optional PREEMPT_RT build to Debian‑based machines, delivering noticeably smoother I/O and scheduler performance on everyday hardware. This step‑by‑step guide shows how to add the repository, import the signing key, install the kernel and pull in just the DKMS toolchain you actually need. It also warns about the most common module breakages – NVIDIA, VirtualBox and older NVIDIA drivers – and gives quick fixes that saved me from a black screen. Keep a fallback kernel handy, reboot, and verify with uname -r to make sure you’re running the new 6.18.8‑xanmod1 kernel.

TeX Live, Container, Kernel, WLC updates for Ubuntu

Ubuntu 6995 Published 2026-01-30 08:07 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Security updates have been released for Ubuntu Linux to address various vulnerabilities. The updates fix issues with TeX Live, wlc, containerd, and multiple vulnerabilities within the Linux kernel. A separate update addresses vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel (FIPS) as well. These updates aim to strengthen the security of Ubuntu Linux by patching identified weaknesses.

[USN-7985-1] TeX Live vulnerabilities
[USN-7981-1] wlc vulnerabilities
[USN-7983-1] containerd vulnerabilities
[USN-7988-1] Linux kernel vulnerabilities
[LSN-0117-1] Linux kernel vulnerability
[USN-7987-2] Linux kernel (FIPS) vulnerabilities
[USN-7987-1] Linux kernel vulnerabilities
[USN-7986-1] Linux kernel vulnerabilities
[USN-7988-2] Linux kernel (FIPS) vulnerabilities

FFmpeg update for Ubuntu Linux

Ubuntu 6995 Published 2026-01-29 07:46 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Ubuntu Security Notice USN-7982-1 reports several vulnerabilities in FFmpeg that were discovered in January 2026. The vulnerabilities, which affect various Ubuntu releases, including 25.10, 24.04 LTS, and 20.04 LTS, can potentially be used by an attacker to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. To address the issue, users should update their system to the latest package versions for FFmpeg, libavcodec, and libavformat.

[USN-7982-1] FFmpeg vulnerabilities

Jaraco.context and OpenSSL updates for Ubuntu

Ubuntu 6995 Published 2026-01-28 06:32 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Two security notices have been released for Ubuntu: USN-7979-1 and USN-7980-2. USN-7979-1 addresses a vulnerability in jaraco.context, which could allow an attacker to overwrite files, affecting only Ubuntu 25.10. USN-7980-2 addresses multiple vulnerabilities in OpenSSL, including issues with memory handling, data truncation, and denial of service attacks, affecting various Ubuntu releases, including 20.04 LTS, 18.04 LTS, and others.

[USN-7979-1] jaraco.context vulnerability
[USN-7980-1] OpenSSL vulnerabilities
[USN-7980-2] OpenSSL vulnerabilities

GNU Screen, Form-Data, Git LFS, cJSON updates for Ubuntu

Ubuntu 6995 Published 2026-01-27 08:42 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The following four vulnerabilities have been discovered in various Ubuntu packages. Ubuntu Security Notice USN-7973-1: cJSON has several security issues, including CVE-2023-26819 (denial of service), CVE-2023-53154 (exposing sensitive information or crashing the program), and CVE-2025-57052 (out-of-bounds memory access). Ubuntu Security Notice USN-7977-1: Git LFS has security issues, including CVE-2024-53263 (leaking login credentials) and CVE-2025-26625 (abuse of git lfs checkout and pull commands to write to any file on a user's system). Additionally, Ubuntu Security Notices USN-7976-1 and USN-7978-1 have also reported vulnerabilities in the node-form-data and GNU Screen packages, respectively.

[USN-7973-1] cJSON vulnerabilities
[USN-7977-1] Git LFS vulnerabilities
[USN-7976-1] Form-Data vulnerability
[USN-7978-1] GNU Screen vulnerabilities

XanMod Linux Kernel 6.18.7 released

Debian 10794 Ubuntu 6995 Published 2026-01-25 21:46 by Philipp Esselbach 0

A new version of the XanMod kernel for Debian and Ubuntu has been released. This kernel adds LLVM ThinLTO, aggressive x86_64 scheduling and networking upgrades like BBRv3 that can noticeably speed heavy I/O or compilation workloads. The kernel may break DKMS‑based drivers (NVIDIA, OpenZFS, VirtualBox/VMware), so keep the old kernel handy and be ready to reinstall or revert if needed. Install it by adding the XanMod repo, pulling in linux-xanmod and its headers, then rebooting and selecting the new entry.

Liquorix Linux Kernel 6.18‑8 released

Debian 10794 Ubuntu 6995 Arch Linux 937 Published 2026-01-24 22:57 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Liquorix Kernel 6.18‑8 swaps the default scheduler for Kyber/BFQ, tightens CPU timeslices to 2 ms and enables aggressive preemption, giving desktops a noticeably snappier feel at the cost of a bit more power draw. The one‑liner install script simply adds the Liquirx repo, pulls the proper .deb (or AUR) package and updates GRUB—just save the script first, glance at it, then run it with sudo. Expect minor side effects like higher fan speed on laptops, possible firmware or driver rebuilds for older GPUs/NVIDIA cards, and a small learning curve if you use systemd‑boot instead of GRUB

Liquorix Linux Kernel 6.18-7 released

Debian 10794 Ubuntu 6995 Arch Linux 937 Published 2026-01-24 07:30 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Steven Barrett has released Liquorix Linux Kernel 6.18-7, which fixes a performance issue affecting Project-C and includes several notable improvements for optimizing the desktop experience. The kernel features interactive tuning to prioritize responsiveness over power saving, optimized I/O and memory management, and adjusted CPUFreq control parameters for faster responsiveness when needed. Additionally, Liquorix 6.18-7 includes high-resolution scheduling, real-time system handling, and other technical enhancements, such as Budget Fair Queue support and Compressed Swap via zswap. The kernel is designed to be easily deployable on Debian, Ubuntu, or Arch Linux systems, with binary builds available through the Liquorix PPA for straightforward installation.

Libxml2 and Pyasn1 updates for Ubuntu Linux

Ubuntu 6995 Published 2026-01-23 07:37 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Two separate security updates have been released for Ubuntu Linux: libxml2 vulnerabilities and a pyasn1 vulnerability. The libxml2 vulnerabilities, discovered by multiple researchers, can lead to denial-of-service attacks when maliciously crafted SGML catalog files or recursive include directories are processed. The pyasn1 vulnerability, which can cause the library to crash with specially crafted input.

[USN-7974-1] libxml2 vulnerabilities
[USN-7975-1] pyasn1 vulnerability

GLib, OpenCC, iperf3 updates for Ubuntu

Ubuntu 6995 Published 2026-01-22 08:18 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Ubuntu has released security notices for several vulnerabilities affecting various packages. The affected packages include iperf3, which had multiple vulnerabilities that could lead to denial of service or information disclosure in Ubuntu 25.10, 24.04 LTS, 22.04 LTS, and 20.04 LTS. Additionally, OpenCC, a simplified-traditional Chinese conversion library, was found to have a vulnerability that could cause the program to crash if it received specially crafted input in Ubuntu 25.10, 24.04 LTS, and 22.04 LTS. GLib, a C library of routines, also had a vulnerability that could cause it to crash or run programs if it received specially crafted input in Ubuntu 25.10, 24.04 LTS, and 22.04 LTS.

[USN-7970-1] iperf3 vulnerabilities
[USN-7972-1] OpenCC vulnerability
[USN-7971-1] GLib vulnerability