Qubes OS 4.2.has been released with the latest security patches, bug fixes, and other improvements. It provides a secure and convenient installation technique using an up-to-date ISO. The ISO and verification files are available on the downloads page. The release notes for Qubes OS 4.2 provide additional information.
Qubes OS 4.2.3-rc1 is here and ready for some serious testing. This update brings together all the security patches, bug fixes, and other updates that have been made since the last stable release.
Extended security support for Qubes OS 4.1 has ended as of yesterday.
The following security updates is available for both Qubes OS 4.1 and 4.2:
QSB-104: GUI-related security bugs
QSB-104: GUI-related security bugs
A new security update is available for Qubes OS:
QSB-103: Double unlock in x86 guest IRQ handling (XSA-458)
QSB-103: Double unlock in x86 guest IRQ handling (XSA-458)
Qubes OS 4.2.2, a stable release that consolidates security patches, bug fixes, and updates from prior stable releases, has been released. It provides a secure and easy solution for users to install or reinstall the most recent stable Qubes release using an up-to-date ISO. The update contains a Fedora template upgrade and resolves problem #8332.
The first release candidate for Qubes OS 4.2.2 is now available for testing, bringing together security patches, bug fixes, and other upgrades since the last stable version. The update includes all security updates, bug fixes, an upgrade to the Fedora template, and a patch for issue #8332.
Qubes OS 4.1 has reached end-of-life as of today, but will receive extended security support until July 31, 2024.
New Fedora Linux 40 templates have been made available for Qubes OS 4.2. These templates come in three different flavors: standard, minimal, and Xfce.
Updated Xen packages are available for Qubes OS:
QSB-102: Multiple speculative-execution vulnerabilities: Spectre-BHB, BTC/SRSO (XSA-455, XSA-456)
QSB-102: Multiple speculative-execution vulnerabilities: Spectre-BHB, BTC/SRSO (XSA-455, XSA-456)
On June 18, 2024, Qubes OS 4.1 is scheduled to reach its end-of-life (EOL) status. When a release is end-of-life (EOL), it means that future updates, enhancements, and bug fixes will no longer be available for that release.
The stable release of Qubes OS 4.2.1, which includes a consolidation of security patches, bug fixes, and other updates following the release of Qubes 4.2.0, has been made available. In addition to the numerous updates, it comes with the Fedora 39 template, all of the 4.2 dom0 updates, and Linux 6.6.x as the default kernel. After downloading the ISO and following the installation guide, users have the option of installing Qubes OS for the first time or performing a clean reinstallation of previous versions. Users who are currently running Qubes 4.2 are able to update in the usual manner, which will result in their system being equivalent to the stable Qubes 4.2.1 release.
Updated microcode_ctl packages are available for Qubes OS to address Register File Data Sampling (RFDS):
Update for QSB-101: Register File Data Sampling (XSA-452) and Intel Processor Return Predictions Advisory (INTEL-SA-00982)
QSB-101: Register File Data Sampling (XSA-452)
Update for QSB-101: Register File Data Sampling (XSA-452) and Intel Processor Return Predictions Advisory (INTEL-SA-00982)
QSB-101: Register File Data Sampling (XSA-452)
The first release candidate for Qubes OS 4.2.1) is now available for testing. This release candidate brings together all of the security patches, bug fixes, and other updates that have been implemented since the release of Qubes 4.2.0. Whether or not the release will be stable is contingent on the number of bugs found in the RC and the severity of those bugs. As part of the process, bug reports are gathered, the bugs are prioritized, and issues are resolved. The process is repeated until a stable release is declared, and if it is deemed necessary, a new release candidate (RC) is issued, which includes the fixes. The stable release is anticipated to be around March 25th, 2024.
A RFDS security update is available for Qubes OS to address an issue with certain Atom cores from Intel:
QSB-101: Register File Data Sampling (XSA-452)
QSB-101: Register File Data Sampling (XSA-452)
The Qubes operating system has received an update that addresses the inappropriate handling of PCI devices that have phantom functions:
QSB-100: Incorrect handling of PCI devices with phantom functions (XSA-449)
QSB-100: Incorrect handling of PCI devices with phantom functions (XSA-449)
A security update for the policy.RegisterArgument service is available for Qubes OS 4.2 systems.
A new version of Qubes OS 4.2.0 has been released.
For Qubes OS, a new security bulletin regarding dom0 kernel version 6.6.x has been released.
The fifth release candidate for Qubes OS has been released for testing. Qubes OS is a free and open-source, security-oriented operating system for single-user desktop computing based on Xen-based virtualization to allow for the creation and management of isolated compartments called qubes.
A microcode_ctl security update has been released for Qubes OS.
A Xen security update has been released for Qubes OS
The fourth release candidate for Qubes OS has been released for testing. Qubes OS is a free and open-source, security-oriented operating system for single-user desktop computing based on Xen-based virtualization to allow for the creation and management of isolated compartments called qubes.
A new security bulletin has been published for Qubes OS.
A new security bulletin for Qubes OS has been published: QSB-094: x86/AMD: Divide speculative information leak.
Qubes OS published Qubes OS 4.2.0-rc3 is available for testing
The second release candidate for Qubes OS 4.2.0 has been released for testing.
A transient execution vulnerabilities in AMD and Intel CPUs security update has been released for Qubes OS.
New Fedora 38 templates are now available for Qubes OS.
A Linux netback driver security update has been released for Qubes OS.
A new security bulletin has been published for Qubes OS.
A new security update for Qubes OS has been released to address Zenbleed, a hardware bug that causes vector register corruption.
The first release candidate for Qubes OS 4.2.0 has been released for testing.
A Qrexec security update has been released for Cubes OS.
Two security updates have been released for Qubes OS
Qubes OS 4.1.2 has been released. Qubes OS is a free and open-source, security-oriented operating system for single-user desktop computing based on Xen-based virtualization to allow for the creation and management of isolated compartments called qubes.
The second release candidate for Qubes OS 4.1.2 has been released for testing. Qubes OS is a free and open-source, security-oriented operating system for single-user desktop computing based on Xen-based virtualization to allow for the creation and management of isolated compartments called qubes.
Qubes OS now has fresh Fedora 37 templates available.
A Qrexec security update has been released for Qubes OS.
A Xen update has been released for Qubes OS 4.1 to address speculative security issues on AMD CPUs.
A Xenstore security update has been released for Qubes OS 4.1.
A Split GPG security update has been released for Qubes OS.
Qubes OS 4.0 has reached it's end of life.
Qubes OS 4.1.1 has been released. Qubes OS is a free and open-source, security-oriented operating system for single-user desktop computing based on Xen-based virtualization to allow for the creation and management of isolated compartments called qubes.
Qubes OS 4.0 will reach it's end of life on 4th August, 2022.
The release candidate for Qubes OS 4.1.1 has been released for testing. Qubes OS is a free and open-source, security-oriented operating system for single-user desktop computing based on Xen-based virtualization to allow for the creation and management of isolated compartments called qubes.
Qubes OS 4.1.0 has been released. Qubes OS is a free and open-source, security-oriented operating system for single-user desktop computing based on Xen-based virtualization to allow for the creation and management of isolated compartments called qubes.
The final version of Qubes OS 4.0.4 has been released. Qubes OS is a free and open-source, security-oriented operating system for single-user desktop computing. Qubes OS leverages Xen-based virtualization to allow for the creation and management of isolated compartments called qubes.
Qubes OS 4.0.4-rc2 has been released. Qubes OS is a free and open-source, security-oriented operating system for single-user desktop computing. Qubes OS leverages Xen-based virtualization to allow for the creation and management of isolated compartments called qubes.
