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SparkyLinux 2026.03 released

SparkyLinux 90 Published 2026-03-15 18:52 by Philipp Esselbach 0

SparkyLinux 2026.03 Tiamat arrives as a semi-rolling update built on Debian testing Forky with fresh packages available now for download. Users will find updated kernels up to version 6.19.6 alongside newer versions of Firefox and Thunderbird ready for immediate use upon installation. While the graphical installer now permits single-character passwords, security-conscious users should stick to strong passphrases during setup on UEFI systems requiring an internet connection. Existing rolling version owners can simply update their current system rather than reinstalling from the new ISO images if they want to stay on track.

Debian GNU/Linux 13.4 Trixie Live Images released

Debian 10823 Published 2026-03-15 08:40 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Users looking to test new software can try the Debian GNU/Linux 13.4 Trixie Live Images without risking their main drive during the process. This release integrates fresh tools across several desktop environments like GNOME, KDE Plasma, and Xfce that promise improved performance for daily tasks. You must configure persistent storage explicitly because files disappear once you shut down the session otherwise. Whether you prefer a lightweight setup with LXDE or a feature-rich interface like Cinnamon, these live images provide a versatile foundation for exploring the latest Linux features safely.

Linux Security Roundup for Week 11, 2026

Security 10937 Published 2026-03-15 08:30 by Philipp Esselbach 0

This week's Linux Security Roundup highlights several critical patches that demand immediate attention from system administrators and desktop users alike, addressing flaws in major platforms that could impact daily operations if left unaddressed. Multiple distributions, including AlmaLinux, Debian GNU/Linux, Fedora Linux, Oracle Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Rocky Linux, SUSE Linux, and Ubuntu Linux, have released security updates to address vulnerabilities across various software packages, including popular tools like ImageMagick and Chromium. System administrators should prioritize installing these updates promptly to ensure their systems remain secure against known exploits, as neglecting to do so could leave them open to exploitation from known attack vectors.

XanMod Kernel 6.19.8 and 6.18.18 LTS released

Debian 10823 Ubuntu 7017 Published 2026-03-15 08:01 by Philipp Esselbach 0

XanMod has released new kernel versions 6.19.8 and 6.18.18 LTS tailored for Debian-based distributions that need a performance boost over stock builds. These custom kernels feature advanced optimizations like LLVM ThinLTO and Google's BBRv3 TCP congestion control to handle heavy workloads with greater efficiency. While installation is straightforward via APT, users should expect potential DKMS breakages with proprietary drivers like NVIDIA or VirtualBox before rebooting the system. It remains a viable option for enthusiasts willing to troubleshoot module compatibility in exchange for smoother multitasking and improved network throughput.

GIMP 3.2 released

Software 44202 Published 2026-03-15 07:51 by Philipp Esselbach 0

GIMP 3.2 has finally arrived after a year of development bringing non-destructive layers and vector tools that solve some long-standing headaches for power users. Text editing gets a real boost with a movable window and better shortcuts while the CMYK selector now warns you about ink coverage limits before you print. You can export to SVG or PDF with expanded support though documentation is still lagging behind so keep using the 3.0 guides for reference. The update includes improved dark theme previews and drag and drop support for opening files though adapting to the new interface takes a little time at first.

MinGW32, Firefox, Himmelblau, and more updates for SUSE

SUSE 5589 Published 2026-03-15 07:34 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Several security updates are available for SUSE, including patches for popular programs and libraries. Moderate security updates are available for MozillaFirefox, heroic-games-launcher, himmelblau, giflib-devel, and mingw32-binutils, among others. More critical updates address vulnerabilities in libsoup2, tomcat, qemu, osc, and amazon-ssm-agent, all of which are classified as important. A total of 11 security updates have been made available for SUSE users to apply.

openSUSE-SU-2026:10330-1: moderate: mingw32-binutils-2.45.1-2.1 on GA media
openSUSE-SU-2026:10326-1: moderate: giflib-devel-32bit-5.2.2-3.1 on GA media
openSUSE-SU-2026:10324-1: moderate: MozillaFirefox-148.0.2-1.1 on GA media
openSUSE-SU-2026:10328-1: moderate: himmelblau-2.3.8+git0.dec3693-1.1 on GA media
openSUSE-SU-2026:10327-1: moderate: heroic-games-launcher-2.20.1-3.1 on GA media
openSUSE-SU-2026:20354-1: important: Security update for libsoup2
openSUSE-SU-2026:20350-1: important: Security update for tomcat
openSUSE-SU-2026:20357-1: moderate: Security update for qemu
openSUSE-SU-2026:20361-1: moderate: Security update for osc, obs-scm-bridge
openSUSE-SU-2026:20351-1: important: Security update for amazon-ssm-agent
openSUSE-SU-2026:10331-1: moderate: mingw64-binutils-2.45.1-2.1 on GA media
openSUSE-SU-2026:10329-1: moderate: kubelogin-0.2.16-1.1 on GA media
openSUSE-SU-2026:10325-1: moderate: clamav-1.5.2-1.1 on GA media

DTrace and .NET updates for Oracle Linux

Oracle Linux 6460 Published 2026-03-15 07:33 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Oracle has released several security updates for their Linux distributions. The most significant update is a "dtrace" security fix, which addresses a vulnerability (CVE-2026-21991) that could be exploited to gain unauthorized access. This update affects Oracle Linux 8 and 9, as well as older versions. The dtrace security update includes updated rpms for x86_64 and aarch64 architectures, including the main "dtrace" package, as well as development and testing tools. The update is available on the Unbreakable Linux Network (ULN) and can be downloaded from the provided links. Additionally, Oracle has also released an important security update for .NET 9.0 on Oracle Linux 8, which addresses two vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-26127 and CVE-2026-26130).

ELSA-2026-50153 Moderate: dtrace security update
ELSA-2026-50153 Moderate: Oracle Linux 9 dtrace security update
ELSA-2026-50152 Moderate: Oracle Linux 9 dtrace security update
ELSA-2026-50152 Moderate: Oracle Linux 9 dtrace security update
ELSA-2026-50152 Moderate: Oracle Linux 8 dtrace security update
ELSA-2026-50151 Moderate: Oracle Linux 8 dtrace security update
ELSA-2026-4443 Important: Oracle Linux 8 .NET 9.0 security update
ELSA-2026-50151 Moderate: Oracle Linux 8 dtrace security update

Insight, PCS, Wireshark, and more updates for Fedora

Fedora Linux 9279 Published 2026-03-15 07:31 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Fedora has released several security updates for various packages, including insight, pcs, alertmanager, glab, wireshark, python3.10, and python3.11. These updates address vulnerabilities such as heap-based overflows, out-of-bounds reads, denial of service, and header injection.

Fedora 42 Update: insight-18.0.50.20260306-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: pcs-0.12.2-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: alertmanager-0.31.1-2.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: glab-1.89.0-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: wireshark-4.6.4-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: python3.10-3.10.20-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: golang-github-openprinting-ipp-usb-0.9.31-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: python3.11-3.11.15-1.fc42
Fedora 43 Update: systemd-258.7-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: pcs-0.12.2-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: insight-18.0.50.20260306-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: wireshark-4.6.4-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: python3.10-3.10.20-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: python3.11-3.11.15-1.fc43
Fedora 44 Update: pcs-0.12.2-1.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: python3.10-3.10.20-1.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: python3.11-3.11.15-1.fc44

GIMP and Wireless-Regdb updates for Debian

Debian 10823 Published 2026-03-15 07:30 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Debian has released security updates for the GIMP image editing software and the wireless-regdb package. The GIMP update addresses several vulnerabilities that could lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution if malicious XWD, ICNS, PGM, or ICO files are opened in Debian GNU/Linux 9 (Stretch) ELTS, 10 (Buster) ELTS, and 11 (Bullseye) LTS. A separate update is available for Debian GNU/Linux 11 (Bullseye) LTS, which includes changes to radio regulations in various countries and is available as version 2026.02.04-1~deb11u1

ELA-1656-1 gimp security update
[DLA 4500-1] gimp security updat
[DLA 4501-1] wireless-regdb new upstream version

Liquorix Linux Kernel 6.19-3 released

Debian 10823 Ubuntu 7017 Arch Linux 942 Published 2026-03-14 17:06 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The Liquorix Kernel 6.19-3 release based on Linux Kernel 6.19.8 targets enthusiasts who demand uncompromised responsiveness for interactive systems and low latency compute. It implements major performance tuning changes including Zen Interactive Tuning and optimized disk I/O schedulers to reduce frame time deviations in gaming and A/V production workflows. Users on Debian, Ubuntu, or Arch Linux can install this kernel variant easily through a one-line script that automatically configures dependencies without manual intervention. This update prioritizes system reaction times over maximum throughput or power usage by enabling hard kernel preemption and aggressive CPUFreq optimizations for responsive task scheduling.

Debian GNU/Linux 13.4 released

Debian 10823 Published 2026-03-14 16:56 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Debian GNU/Linux 13.4 is the fourth point release of the stable trixie distribution designed to address security issues and package corrections rather than introducing new features. This update resolves multiple critical vulnerabilities including CVE issues in packages like openssl, linux, and apache2 while updating glibc to handle heap corruption and memory leaks. Administrators can upgrade existing installations via HTTP mirrors or security.debian.org without discarding old media because most updates are bundled within this revision. New installation images and an updated Debian installer will be available soon to incorporate the necessary fixes for the stable distribution.

Bazzite Linux 43.20260313 released

Bazzite 24 Published 2026-03-14 16:32 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The latest stable Bazzite build finally patches that annoying AMD NPU sleep bug while rolling out kernel 6.17.7-ba28 to fix those elusive wake-up glitches. Nvidia drivers bump to 595.45.04 for better performance, though the default terminal is switching back to standard configs instead of the custom Ptyxis setup. KDE updates to 6.6.2 alongside Gnome 49.5-1 bring stability improvements that stop the desktop from resetting during login. Anyone running this version can use the rebase helper script to update their image without wiping partitions or fighting outdated firmware.

Linux Kernels 6.19.8 and 6.18.18 LTS Released: Security Patches, Networking Fixes, and ATA Bug Fix

Linux 3321 Published 2026-03-14 08:46 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Kernel maintainers have released two new stable versions: 6.19.8 and 6.18.18 LTS, which address various security and networking issues. The 6.19.8 patch set tightens AppArmor's reference handling to prevent use-after-free bugs by introducing a double-refcount scheme that ensures the underlying structure is only freed after all inode references have been released. This version also resolves silent drops in packet handling due to networking quirks and stops an ATA race condition that could leave drives in an odd state after reset. Users can obtain the latest kernel by downloading the generic upstream tarball or updating their distribution's package, and should run apparmor_parser -T against each AppArmor profile to catch any syntax errors.

Hardware Roundup: Cooler Master MasterFrame 360 Panorama, COSMOS ALPHA, and More

Reviews 52585 Published 2026-03-14 08:20 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Here is a roundup of today's reviews. The Cooler Master MasterFrame 360 Panorama stands out for its unique design, featuring a dedicated stage in the front and massive cooling capabilities, making it a top contender among high-end gaming cases. Meanwhile, other reviews focus on various hardware products such as keyboards, Wi-Fi systems from MSI, power supplies like the Moaiplay Ora Pro G1 1000, and storage enclosures from ASUS.

Casing: Cooler Master COSMOS ALPHA Review, Cooler Master MasterFrame 360 Panorama Review
Input: ASUS ROG Falchion ACE 75 HE Keyboard Review
Networking: MSI Roamii BE Pro Mesh WiFi System Review
Power: Moaiplay Ora Pro G1 1000 ATX v3.1 PSU Review
Scanners: Creality Sermoon P1 3D Scanner review: 3D scanning on the go
Storage: ASUS ROG Strix Aiolos SSD Enclosure Review
Video: TP-Link Tapo C660 Kit Solar-Powered Pan/Tilt Security Camera Kit Review

KDE Frameworks 6.24: Quick Fixes for Baloo, Icons, and Wayland Blur

KDE 1708 Published 2026-03-14 07:32 by Philipp Esselbach 0

KDE Frameworks 6.24.0 arrives on schedule with a series of minor but useful tweaks, including memory‑leak fixes in KAuth’s BackendsManager and more resilient Baloo database handling that prevents index corruption after driver updates. Breeze icon changes now render symbolic glyphs correctly, eliminating empty squares in Kleopatra and krfb. The update also improves Wayland blur support by exposing window surfaces through QNativeInterface, offering a cleaner visual experience on modern displays. Users can install the new packages via their distro’s package manager or rebuild from source with CMake and Qt 6.8.0 for a quick, stable upgrade.

Libsoup, Glibc, Tomcat10, QEMU updates for SUSE

SUSE 5589 Published 2026-03-14 07:14 by Philipp Esselbach 0

A security update for libsoup was released to fix a vulnerability in the improper bounds handling that could allow out-of-bounds reads. The update is available for various SUSE products, including openSUSE Leap 15.6 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 SP7. A separate security update for glibc fixes four vulnerabilities related to memory alignment, DNS backend, posix functions, and double-free after allocation failure. This update is also available for multiple SUSE products, including openSUSE Leap 15.3, SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP4, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP5.

SUSE-SU-2026:0894-1: moderate: Security update for libsoup
SUSE-SU-2026:0896-1: important: Security update for glibc
SUSE-SU-2026:0890-1: important: Security update for tomcat10
SUSE-SU-2026:0889-1: moderate: Security update for qemu

.NET, Libvpx, Python, VIM updates for Rocky Linux

Rocky Linux 872 Published 2026-03-14 07:13 by Philipp Esselbach 0

.NET, VIM, Python, and more updates for Oracle Linux

Oracle Linux 6460 Published 2026-03-14 07:12 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Several security updates have been uploaded to the Unbreakable Linux Network for Oracle Linux 8 and 9, addressing various vulnerabilities. The updates include fixes for CVEs such as CVE-2026-27606, CVE-2025-69419, and others, affecting packages like ol-automation-manager, compat-openssl11, vim, and .NET runtime. Some of the updates are specific to Oracle Linux and add support for Oracle Linux in addition to general security fixes.

OLAMSA-2026-0006 Important: Oracle Linux 9 ol-automation-manager security update
OLAMSA-2026-0005 Important: Oracle Linux 8 ol-automation-manager security update
ELSA-2026-4472 Moderate: Oracle Linux 9 compat-openssl11 security update
OLAMSA-2026-0004 Important: Oracle Linux 8 ol-automation-manager security update
ELBA-2026-4190 Oracle Linux 9 kmod-kvdo bug fix and enhancement update
ELSA-2026-4456 Important: Oracle Linux 9 .NET 9.0 security update
ELSA-2026-4442 Moderate: Oracle Linux 8 vim security update
ELSA-2026-4455 Important: Oracle Linux 8 .NET 8.0 security update
ELSA-2026-4463 Moderate: Oracle Linux 8 python3.12 security update
ELSA-2026-4458 Important: Oracle Linux 8 .NET 10.0 security update

FreeRDP, Chromium, SDL, and more updates for Fedora

Fedora Linux 9279 Published 2026-03-14 07:10 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Linux Kernel updates for Debian

Debian 10823 Published 2026-03-14 07:07 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The Debian LTS team has released security updates for the Linux kernel in Debian GNU/Linux 11 (Bullseye) LTS to address several vulnerabilities. These issues may lead to privilege escalation, denial of service, or information leaks. Two separate updates are available: DLA-4499-1 for version 6.1 and DLA-4498-1 for version 5.10. The updates fix multiple CVEs including CVE-2023-53424, CVE-2024-26822, and others, as well as a regression in the previous update.

[DLA 4499-1] linux-6.1 security update
[DLA 4498-1] linux security update

Kernel, .NET, NFS-Utils, and more updates for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2526 Published 2026-03-14 07:06 by Philipp Esselbach 0