Oracle Linux has received a series of updates addressing various components, including kernel bug fixes, security enhancements, and other improvements across its different versions (7, 8, and 9). The updates include:

- TzData updates for Oracle Linux 7 to correct timezone discrepancies, particularly in Chile.
- Annobin updates for Oracle Linux 8, which involve bug fixes and compatibility improvements with the latest GCC.
- Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel updates for both Oracle Linux 8 and 9, enhancing stability and performance.
- Glibc updates for Oracle Linux 8, which include a range of bug fixes and enhancements, including support for memory tagging.
- SCAP Security Guide updates for Oracle Linux 9, revising security profiles and rules to enhance compliance and security posture.
- Expat Security Update for Oracle Linux 9, addressing vulnerabilities related to the XML parsing library.
- Gcc Bug Fix Update for Oracle Linux 8, ensuring compatibility and fixing issues related to the previous versions.

The following specific advisory updates were released:

1. ELBA-2025-3394: Oracle Linux 7 tzdata bug fix and enhancement update.
2. ELBA-2025-20204: Oracle Linux 8 annobin bug fix update.
3. ELBA-2025-20202: Oracle Linux 9 Unbreakable Enterprise kernel bug fix update with several enhancements related to thermal management and RTC features.
4. ELBA-2025-20207: Oracle Linux 8 glibc bug fix update with improvements for memory tagging in string functions.
5. ELBA-2025-3270: Oracle Linux 9 scap-security-guide update, refining security rules and profiles.
6. ELSA-2025-3531: Oracle Linux 9 expat security update addressing CVE-2024-8176.
7. ELBA-2025-3392: Oracle Linux 8 gcc bug fix update, merging patches for several identified issues.

New Features and Enhancements:
- Timezone Changes: The tzdata update for Oracle Linux 7 introduces a new timezone for Chile's Aysén Region, reflecting its year-round shift to UTC-3.
- Security Compliance: The SCAP Security Guide updates enhance compliance with the latest security standards.
- Performance Improvements: Updates to the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel include improvements in transaction sizes for journaling and thermal management features, optimizing overall system performance.

These updates ensure that Oracle Linux remains secure, stable, and capable of meeting evolving technical requirements in enterprise environments. Regular updates are crucial for maintaining system integrity, security, and performance, and Oracle encourages users to implement these updates promptly

TzData, Annobin, Kernel, and more updates for Oracle Linux

Oracle Linux has undergone multiple updates, which encompass bug fixes for various kernels, kernel unbreakable issues, glibc, and scap security guides, along with moderate security updates:

ELBA-2025-3394 Oracle Linux 7 tzdata bug fix and enhancement update
ELBA-2025-20204 Oracle Linux 8 annobin bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20202 Oracle Linux 9 Unbreakable Enterprise kernel bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20207 Oracle Linux 8 glibc bug fix update
ELBA-2025-3270 Oracle Linux 9 scap-security-guide bug fix and enhancement update
ELSA-2025-3531 Moderate: Oracle Linux 9 expat security update
ELBA-2025-3392 Oracle Linux 8 gcc bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20202 Oracle Linux 8 Unbreakable Enterprise kernel bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20200 Oracle Linux 9 btrfs-progs bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20202 Oracle Linux 9 Unbreakable Enterprise kernel bug fix update
ELBA-2025-20203 Oracle Linux 8 oracle-ovirt-release-45-el8 bug fix update

TzData, Annobin, Kernel, and more updates for Oracle Linux @ Linux Compatible