Key updates include:
1. Kernel Security Updates:
- Multiple kernel updates for both Oracle Linux 8 and 9, identified as ELSA-2025-3026 and ELSA-2025-3208, have been released, addressing various vulnerabilities including CVE-2023-52922 and CVE-2025-21785. These updates enhance system security by patching known flaws.
2. PostgreSQL Updates:
- An important security update for PostgreSQL 12 (ELSA-2025-3082) has been issued, resolving vulnerabilities identified as CVE-2025-1094. This update ensures the database system remains secure and reliable.
3. Bug Fixes:
- Updates have been released that address bugs related to tzdata (time zone data), mesa (graphics drivers), and several other utilities like Podman, Nginx, and cloud-init. These updates are vital for maintaining the overall system performance and user experience.
4. Specific Package Updates:
- The release includes updates for various packages such as mesa (graphics libraries), Nginx (web server), and Podman (container management), each addressing specific vulnerabilities and bugs that were identified.
5. Security Advisory Links:
- Oracle provides detailed security advisories for each update, allowing users to access further information on the vulnerabilities and the specific changes made in the updates. For example, users can refer to links like [ELSA-2025-3026](http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2025-3026.html) for kernel updates.
In summary, these updates exemplify Oracle Linux's commitment to maintaining a secure and efficient operating system by promptly addressing vulnerabilities and enhancing system components. Users are encouraged to apply these updates to ensure their systems are protected against potential security threats and to benefit from improved functionality. It is advisable for users to regularly check for updates and to review the security advisories to stay informed about the latest changes and fixes
Kernel, PostgreSQL, Podman, and more updates for Oracle Linux
Oracle Linux has issued multiple security updates, covering kernel security, PostgreSQL:12 security, tzdata bug fix, mesa bug fix, Unbreakable Enterprise kernel security, Podman security, Nginx:1.24 security, PCP bug fix, passt bug fix, cloud-init bug fix, iSCSI-initiator-utils bug fix, shim bug fix, libcgroup-original bug fix, sos bug fix, and libcgroup-original bug fix.
ELSA-2025-3026 Important: Oracle Linux 8 kernel security update
ELSA-2025-3082 Important: Oracle Linux 8 postgresql:12 security update
ELBA-2025-3394 Oracle Linux 8 tzdata bug fix and enhancement update
ELBA-2025-3110 Oracle Linux 8 mesa bug fix update
ELSA-2025-20190 Important: Oracle Linux 8 Unbreakable Enterprise kernel security update
ELSA-2025-3336 Important: Oracle Linux 9 podman security update
ELSA-2025-3262 Moderate: Oracle Linux 9 nginx:1.24 security update
ELSA-2025-3208 Important: Oracle Linux 9 kernel security update
ELBA-2025-20201 Oracle Linux 9 pcp bug fix update
ELBA-2025-3023 Oracle Linux 9 passt bug fix update
ELBA-2025-2982 Oracle Linux 9 cloud-init bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20192 Oracle Linux 9 iscsi-initiator-utils bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20199 Oracle Linux 9 shim bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20183 Oracle Linux 9 libcgroup-original bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20198 Oracle Linux 9 shim bug fix update
ELSA-2025-3260 Important: Oracle Linux 8 kernel security update
ELBA-2025-20197 Oracle Linux 8 shim bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20196 Oracle Linux 8 shim bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20191 Oracle Linux 8 sos bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20183 Oracle Linux 8 libcgroup-original bug fix updateKernel, PostgreSQL, Podman, and more updates for Oracle Linux @ Linux Compatible