Kernel, Java, Webkit2GTK, and more updates for Oracle

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Oracle has recently released a series of security updates for Oracle Linux, addressing various vulnerabilities and bugs across multiple components. The updates include bug fixes for the libbpf and oVirt 4.5 kernels, security updates for several Java versions, Webkit2GTK3, and LibreOffice. Notable updates are as follows:

- Oracle Linux 9:
- libbpf: Bug fix update ELBA-2025-20276.
- Kernel: Security update ELSA-2025-3937, which is rated as moderate.
- Java: Security updates for versions 21, 17, and 1.8, all rated moderate.

- Oracle Linux 8:
- oVirt 4.5: Bug fix update ELBA-2025-20275.
- Kernel: Bug fix update ELBA-2025-3893-1.
- Webkit2GTK3: Important security update ELSA-2025-3974.
- Java: Similar security updates as in Oracle Linux 9.

- Oracle Linux 7:
- LibreOffice: Important security update ELSA-2025-3390.

Each update includes specific RPM packages that have been uploaded to the Unbreakable Linux Network for various architectures, including x86_64 and aarch64. The updates aim to resolve known issues, enhance system security, and improve overall performance.

Additionally, the kernel security update for Oracle Linux 9 addresses various vulnerabilities, including CVE-2024-53150. Changes in this update include disabling UKI signing and updating Oracle Linux certificates.

These updates highlight Oracle's commitment to maintaining the security and stability of its Linux distributions, encouraging users to apply the updates promptly to mitigate risks associated with vulnerabilities.

For users looking to maintain their systems, it is essential to regularly check for and apply these updates. Furthermore, Oracle provides extensive documentation and resources for troubleshooting and managing updates, ensuring users can effectively secure their environments

Kernel, Java, Webkit2GTK, and more updates for Oracle

Oracle Linux has issued multiple security updates, which encompass bug fixes for the libbpf and oVirt 4.5 kernels, as well as updates for java-21-openjdk, java-17-openjdk, java-1.8.0-openjdk, webkit2gtk3, and libreoffice, in addition to kernel bug fixes:

ELBA-2025-20276 Oracle Linux 9 libbpf bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20275 Oracle Linux 8 oVirt 4.5 ovirt-engine bug fix update
ELSA-2025-3937 Moderate: Oracle Linux 9 kernel security update
ELSA-2025-3855 Moderate: Oracle Linux 9 java-21-openjdk security update
ELSA-2025-3852 Moderate: Oracle Linux 9 java-17-openjdk security update
ELSA-2025-3845 Moderate: Oracle Linux 9 java-1.8.0-openjdk security update
ELBA-2025-3893-1 Oracle Linux 8 kernel bug fix update
ELSA-2025-3974 Important: Oracle Linux 8 webkit2gtk3 security update
ELSA-2025-3855 Moderate: Oracle Linux 8 java-21-openjdk security update
ELSA-2025-3852 Moderate: Oracle Linux 8 java-17-openjdk security update
ELSA-2025-3845 Moderate: Oracle Linux 8 java-1.8.0-openjdk security update
ELSA-2025-3390 Important: Oracle Linux 7 libreoffice security update

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