Debian Linux 12 bookworm receives eighth update with crucial security fixes
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The Debian project has announced its latest point release for Debian Linux 12, codenamed “bookworm,” marking the eighth update to this stable distribution. This 12.8 update primarily addresses security issues and fixes various critical bugs, enhancing the reliability and security of the system. Importantly, this release is not a new version but an update to existing packages within Debian 12. Users who routinely update via security.debian.org will notice only minimal changes, as most updates are rolled into this point release.
There is no need to replace existing installation media for bookworm; a simple upgrade through an up-to-date Debian mirror suffices to bring systems to the latest versions. The new installation images reflecting these updates will soon be available at Debian’s standard download sites.
Among the key changes, several packages have received updates due to security patches and other crucial fixes. For instance, the 7zip package now addresses vulnerabilities related to heap buffer overflow and out-of-bounds reads in the NTFS handler. The amanda package has an improved fix for a previous security issue to restore full functionality. Updates in glibc include improvements for the Croatian locale, ensuring Euro currency usage, and fixes for issues like uninitialized reads and buffer leaks.
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Debian 12.8 Released with 50 Security Fixes and 68 Bug Improvements
The Debian Project has rolled out the eighth update of its stable 12 “Bookworm” series, primarily focusing on improving security and addressing serious bugs across various packages.
For those who regularly update their systems via security.debian.org, this release won’t necessitate many changes. Most security fixes have already been applied in previous updates, and this release consolidates those improvements.
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Updated Debian 12: 12.8 released
The Debian project is pleased to announce the eighth update of its stable distribution Debian 12 (codename bookworm). This point release mainly adds corrections for security issues, along with a few adjustments for serious problems. Security advisories have already been published separately and are referenced where available.
Please note that the point release does not constitute a new version of Debian 12 but only updates some of the packages included. There is no need to throw away old bookworm media. After installation, packages can be upgraded to the current versions using an up-to-date Debian mirror.
Those who frequently install updates from security.debian.org won't have to update many packages, and most such updates are included in the point release.
New installation images will be available soon at the regular locations.