Fragnesia Is Yet Another Dirty Frag Style Linux Kernel Exploit
Fragnesia exposes another Linux kernel page-cache attack path, allowing local root escalation through ESP handling.
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PipeWire 1.6.5 Multimedia Framework Fixes Muted Audio Output Issues
PipeWire 1.6.5 fixes muted audio output issues, improves jack detection behavior, and adds more PulseAudio server hardening.
KDE Lands Over €1 Million Investment for Open Source Desktop Work
KDE has secured over €1 million from the Sovereign Tech Fund to enhance Plasma, KDE Linux, testing, security, and core infrastructure.
OpenZFS 2.4.2 Released with Linux Kernel 7.0 Compatibility
OpenZFS 2.4.2 brings Linux kernel 7.0 compatibility, plus fixes for dRAID, rebuilds, block cloning, snapshots, and mount handling.
COSMIC Desktop 1.0.13 Improves Compositor, Files, and Setup
COSMIC Desktop 1.0.13 brings compositor, Files, setup, OSD, media player, and workspace fixes, plus translation and dependency updates.
KDE Plasma 6.6.5 Released with KWin and Display Fixes
KDE Plasma 6.6.5 fixes bugs across KWin, KScreen, Plasma Desktop, Workspace, Discover, Powerdevil, Spectacle, and more.
LibreOffice 25.8.7 Released as Final Update Before 25.8 Reaches EOL
LibreOffice 25.8.7 is the final update in the 25.8 series, providing crash fixes, document handling improvements, and security updates.
Fwupd 2.1.3 Adds New Hardware Support
Fwupd 2.1.3 Linux firmware updater adds Redfish authentication, SHIFTphone hardware support, XMC SPI chip support, and more.
GStreamer 1.28.3 Released with Security and Playback Fixes
GStreamer 1.28.3 delivers security fixes, playback improvements, and stability updates across NVIDIA, OpenGL, V4L2, RTSP, and Apple media components.
Photoflare 1.7 Image Editor Released After Years of Silence
Photoflare 1.7 returns after years without a release, adding Qt 6, G’MIC filters, a rewritten canvas engine, and many editing improvements.