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Ubuntu 25.04 will reach its end of support on January 15, 2026

Ubuntu 6941 Published 2026-01-06 17:26 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Ubuntu 25.04 (Plucky Puffin) will reach its end of life on January 15, 2026, marking the date when no further updates or support will be available. This includes security patches, bug fixes, and other essential updates that are crucial to keeping systems secure. Users running Ubuntu 25.04 are highly recommended to upgrade to the latest supported version, Ubuntu 25.10, for continued stability and security.

Asus ZenScreen MB229CF Monitor Review and more

Reviews 52527 Published 2026-01-06 09:51 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Tech reviewers have been rigorously testing various products, such as monitors, graphics cards, headphones, memory kits, motherboards, and storage solutions. The Asus ZenScreen MB229CF monitor offers three setup options and is suitable for those who need more space on their desktop. High-end GPUs like the ASUS RTX 5080 Noctua Edition and ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Monster Hunter Wilds Edition are also being reviewed, along with memory kits from Kingston FURY Beast RGB and Exceleram #42. Additionally, reviews of motherboards such as the MSI MPG B860I EDGE TI WIFI and storage solutions like the Zettlab D4 NAS have been published.

Displays: Asus ZenScreen MB229CF Monitor Review
Graphics Cards: ASUS RTX 5080 Noctua Edition Review, ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Monster Hunter Wilds Edition Review - RDNA 4 Style
Headphones: Meze Audio 105 SILVA Open-Back Headphones Review
Memory: Kingston FURY Beast RGB 64GB DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory Kit Review, Exceleram #42 DDR5-6000 32 GB CL32 Review
Motherboards: MSI MPG B860I EDGE TI WIFI Motherboard Review
Storage: Zettlab D4 NAS Review: Alpha software, ambitious vision

OWASP CRS 4.22.0 and 3.3.8 released

Security 10915 Published 2026-01-06 09:36 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) has released versions 4.22.0 and 3.3.8 of its Core Rule Set, which includes fixes for a serious security issue that allowed attackers to bypass security measures using different types of content. The update addresses CVE-2023-55182 and reduces false positives, allowing system admins to focus on real threats rather than harmless traffic or mistakes. Additionally, the update ensures compatibility with Rust's regex library and removes outdated code patterns and spelling variants, making maintaining the security rules easier in the long run.

Gimp, U-Boot, ImageMagick, Adminer, Ruby-Rmagick, Libsodium updates for Debian

Debian 10728 Published 2026-01-06 09:16 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Debian GNU/Linux has released several updates to address security concerns. The updates include fixes for ImageMagick, GIMP, U-Boot, Adminer, and Ruby-RMagick vulnerabilities. Additionally, a libsodium security update was also made available.

Debian GNU/Linux 9 (Stretch) Extended LTS:
ELA-1607-1 gimp security update
ELA-1608-1 u-boot security update

Debian GNU/Linux 9 (Stretch) and 10 (Buster) Extended LTS:
ELA-1606-1 imagemagick security update

Debian GNU/Linux 10 (Buster) Extended LTS:
ELA-1604-1 gimp security update
ELA-1605-1 adminer security update

Debian GNU/Linux 11 (Bullseye) LTS:
[DLA 4433-1] ruby-rmagick security update

Debian GNU/Linux 12 (Bookworm) and 13 (Trixie):
[DSA 6094-1] libsodium security update

WebKitGTK update for Ubuntu

Ubuntu 6941 Published 2026-01-06 09:01 by Philipp Esselbach 0

A security notice (USN-7941-1) has been issued for Ubuntu and its derivatives, affecting systems including Ubuntu 25.10, 25.04, 24.04 LTS, and 22.04 LTS. Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in WebKitGTK, a library for web content, which could allow remote attackers to exploit cross-site scripting attacks, denial of service attacks, and arbitrary code execution. To fix these issues, users need to update their systems to the latest package versions, which include new upstream releases with additional bug fixes. After updating, applications that use WebKitGTK, such as Epiphany, may require a restart to apply the necessary changes.

[USN-7941-1] WebKitGTK vulnerabilities

Xen, pgAdmin4, Buildah, and more updates for SUSE Linux

SUSE 5522 Published 2026-01-06 08:59 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Tar security update for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2487 Published 2026-01-06 08:53 by Philipp Esselbach 0

AlmaLinux has released a new security update for AlmaLinux 10, which includes a fix for a moderate-level vulnerability. The vulnerability affects the GNU tar program and allows for path traversal (CVE-2025-45582).

ALSA-2026:0002: tar security update (Moderate)

Tar and Thunderbird updates for Rocky Linux

Rocky Linux 829 Published 2026-01-06 08:52 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Tar and two Thunderbird security updates are available for Rocky Linux. The tar update affects version 10, while the Thunderbird updates affect both versions 8 and 10 of the operating system.

RLSA-2026:0002: Moderate: tar security update
RLSA-2026:0025: Important: thunderbird security update
RLSA-2026:0026: Important: thunderbird security update

GCC-Toolkit, Xorg-X11-Server-Xwayland, MariaDB, and more updates for RHEL

Red Hat 9315 Published 2026-01-06 08:50 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Proxychains-NG and GnuPG updates for Fedora

Fedora Linux 9207 Published 2026-01-06 08:48 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Fedora has released several security updates for its Fedora 42 and Fedora 43 versions. One of these updates is for the "proxychains-ng" package, which redirects connections through proxy servers and fixes a denial-of-service vulnerability (CVE-2025-34451) by updating to the latest master version. Another update affects the "gnupg2" package, a utility for secure communication and data storage, which has been updated to fix several vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-68973 and CVE-2025-68972).

Fedora 43 Update: proxychains-ng-4.17-8.fc43
Fedora 42 Update: gnupg2-2.4.9-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: proxychains-ng-4.17-8.fc42

PHP 8.3.30RC1, 8.4.17RC1 and 8.5.2RC1 Fedora/RHEL Packages released

Fedora Linux 9207 Published 2026-01-05 12:34 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Release Candidate versions of PHP 8.3.30RC1, 8.4.17RC1, and 8.5.2RC1 are now available for testing on Fedora and Enterprise Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Alma/Rocky) systems. These versions can be installed separately as software collections (SCL), allowing users to test new features without interfering with their regular setup.

ASUS Ascent GX10 Review and more

Reviews 52527 Published 2026-01-05 09:25 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Here is a roundup of the latest hardware reviews. The ASUS Ascent GX10 has been reviewed as a powerful mini-PC with NVIDIA GB10-based AI hardware, offering a significant amount of processing power in a compact package. In the display category, the MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 gaming monitor received praise for its ultra-wide panel, high refresh rate, and improved motion clarity, making it a standout option. Meanwhile, reviews of input devices like the Turtle Beach Burst II Pro wireless controller noted that while it's ultra-lightweight and features high polling rates, there's limited evidence that such capabilities are being used effectively by gamers. Finally, enthusiast-class products like the ASRock X870E Taichi OCF motherboard and TerraMaster F4-425 Plus NAS storage solution have been reviewed as top-of-the-line options for overclocking and multitasking, but their value ultimately depends on individual needs and use cases.

Computers: ASUS Ascent GX10 Review A New NVIDIA GB10 Solution
Displays: MSI MPG 341CQR X36 QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Review: Ultra-Wide Perfection With 360Hz, MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 Review - Brighter, Sharper, Harder, Faster, MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 Review (5th Gen Ultrawide)
Input: Turtle Beach Burst II Pro Review: Ultra-light, 8K polling, and a little creaky
Motherboards: ASRock X870E Taichi OCF Motherboard Review
Storage: TerraMaster F4-425 Plus NAS Review

Manjaro Linux 26.0 Anh-Linh released

Manjaro Linux 164 Published 2026-01-05 09:15 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Manjaro Linux 26.0 Anh-Linh has been released, featuring an updated Plasma desktop environment and GNOME 49. The release also includes updates to graphics performance with version 25.3.1 of the Mesa driver and Vulkan SDK at 1.4.328.1. In addition to these updates, other components such as firmware, binutils, Xorg Server, Firefox, and Thunderbird have been updated or rebuilt in this release. Users are advised to check for potential issues with packages from the Arch User Repository due to changes in Python libraries used by system tools.

AnduinOS 1.3.9, 1.1.12, and 1.4.2 released

AnduinOS 11 Published 2026-01-05 09:02 by Philipp Esselbach 0

AnduinOS has released new builds, including 1.3.9, 1.1.12, and 1.4.2, which address several issues and improve video support, audio handling, and system stability. The core changes in the latest update focus on significant shifts in these areas, with notable upgrades in video codec support and system repair processes. The new build v1.4.2 also includes security improvements by modifying the repair script to prevent potential damage risks to the initrd component and introduces an error message for server connection issues during upgrades. Users can download the latest versions of AnduinOS from the official website, which provides easy access to the enhancements and features included in these updates.

Liquorix Linux Kernel 6.18-3 released

Debian 10728 Ubuntu 6941 Arch Linux 925 Published 2026-01-05 08:53 by Philipp Esselbach 0

A new version of the Liquorix Linux kernel, 6.18-3, has been released by Steven Barrett, which is designed to optimize desktop experiences for multimedia and gaming workloads. This custom-built kernel includes several notable improvements, such as Zen Interactive Tuning, optimized I/O and memory management, and faster responsiveness through tweaks like adjusted CPUFreq control. The Liquorix 6.18-3 also includes additional performance features like high-resolution scheduling, real-time system handling, and support for Budget Fair Queue (BFQ) to manage disk I/O and latency. Users can easily deploy the kernel on Debian, Ubuntu, or Arch Linux by downloading binary builds from the Liquorix website or using a simple installation script.

AM 9.9.2 released

Software 44003 Published 2026-01-05 08:50 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The latest version of AM, an application manager for AppImages, has been updated to 9.9.2 and brings numerous improvements and new features. The update includes a fix for pagination issues with GitHub releases, allowing users to browse up to 100 pages instead of just three, making it easier to find new apps. Additionally, the app now accurately tracks installed apps, prevents certain types of mistakes when using scripts, and fixes issues with version display and symbolic linked directories. This release also adds a significant number of new applications, including ryujinx-canary and scrcpygui, bringing the total database to 2657 unique apps.

ML4W Dotfiles for Hyprland 2.9.9.5 released

Software 44003 Published 2026-01-05 08:38 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The ML4W Dotfiles project has released a new update, version 2.9.9.5, which includes several tweaks and additions aimed at boosting efficiency on Linux desktop setups. One important adjustment requires users with Hyprland versions from 0.53 onward to update their configuration syntax in the dotfiles for everything to work properly after installing this new release. The update also introduces a fresh new theme called "Glass Center" with a clean look and modern aesthetics, as well as integrates swww directly for Fedora users instead of relying on the Community Package Repository (copr).

Adminer, GIMP, CURL updates for Debian

Debian 10728 Published 2026-01-05 08:19 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Debian has issued security updates for several packages, including curl and GIMP. A vulnerability was found in curl that can cause a crash or memory out-of-bounds read, which has been fixed in version 7.74.0-1.3+deb11u16. Meanwhile, multiple vulnerabilities were discovered in GIMP, the GNU Image Manipulation Program, which could result in denial of service or arbitrary code execution if malformed files are opened.

Debian GNU/Linux 10 (Buster) Extended LTS:
ELA-1605-1 adminer security update

Debian GNU/Linux 11 (Bullseye) LTS:
[DLA 4432-1] curl security update

Debian GNU/Linux 12 (Bookworm) and 13 (Trixie):
[DSA 6093-1] gimp security update

Python312-Django6 and Fluidsynth updates for SUSE

SUSE 5522 Published 2026-01-05 08:15 by Philipp Esselbach 0

There are two security updates available for openSUSE Tumbleweed. The first update, python312-Django6-6.0-1.1, fixes 70 vulnerabilities and can be installed now. The second update, fluidsynth-2.5.2-1.1, addresses one vulnerability. Both updates are rated as moderate severity and are available for installation on openSUSE Tumbleweed.

openSUSE-SU-2026:10005-1: moderate: python312-Django6-6.0-1.1 on GA media
openSUSE-SU-2026:10004-1: moderate: fluidsynth-2.5.2-1.1 on GA media

PostgreSQL 15 update for Rocky Linux 8

Rocky Linux 829 Published 2026-01-05 08:08 by Philipp Esselbach 0

An update is available for several PostgreSQL modules, including pg_repack and pgaudit. This update affects Rocky Linux 8 and provides a security patch to prevent potential vulnerabilities.

RLSA-2023:5269: Moderate: postgresql:15 security update

Xorg-X11-Server-Xwayland, Firefox, GIMP, and more updates for RHEL

Red Hat 9315 Published 2026-01-05 08:07 by Philipp Esselbach 0

GnuPG update for Fedora 43

Fedora Linux 9207 Published 2026-01-05 08:04 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Fedora 43 has received an update for the gnupg2 package, which provides secure communication and data storage. The new version, 2.4.9-1.fc43 fixes several vulnerabilities, including a remote code execution issue via malformed ASCII armor and information disclosure and potential arbitrary code execution via out-of-bounds write.

Fedora 43 Update: gnupg2-2.4.9-1.fc43