Wireshark 4.6.9 Packet Analyzer Fixes 19 Security Vulnerabilities
Wireshark 4.6.9 rolls out with fixes for 19 security issues affecting protocol dissectors, file parsers, Sharkd, and profile imports.
Linux & Open Source News
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SparkyLinux 2026.09 Released With Kernel 7.2 and New Labwc Edition
SparkyLinux 2026.09 is out based on Debian Forky Testing, featuring Linux kernel 7.2 and a new lightweight Labwc Wayland edition.
Ubuntu Kernels Move to Weekly Releases for Faster CVE Fixes
Canonical is switching Ubuntu kernel updates to overlapping two-week cycles, resulting in new kernel releases every week.
git-bug 0.11 Adds a Full Web UI for Issues and Code Browsing
The distributed, offline-first bug tracker git-bug 0.11 introduces a revamped web UI, code browsing, GraphQL improvements, and new packages.
Konveyor Brings Niri-Like Scrolling Tiling to KDE Plasma
Konveyor introduces a scrollable column-based tiling workflow for KDE Plasma users running Wayland and Plasma 6.4 or newer.
KeePassXC 2.8 Is Taking Shape: Here’s What to Expect
KeePassXC 2.8 is on the way with Wayland Auto-Type, Qt 6, Polkit Quick Unlock, remote database sync, and more.
Sublime Text 4213 Code Editor Adds Python 3.14, File Icon Themes
Sublime Text 4213 updates its plugin runtime to Python 3.14, adds file icon themes, Git improvements, and several Linux-specific fixes.
FreeRDP 3.32 Adds Microsoft Entra Integration on Linux
FreeRDP 3.32 is out with Microsoft Entra integration on Linux, beta RAIL support for Wayland and X11, USB fixes, and security hardening.
KDE Picks Enterprise, Documentation, and Styling as New Goals
KDE’s 2026–2028 goals include stronger enterprise support, consolidated documentation, and a unified styling system.
NetBSD 10.2 Released With New Hardware Support and Security Fixes
NetBSD 10.2 is out as the second point release in the 10.x stable series, adding new Ethernet, VMware, ARM, and security improvements.