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Fedora 44 plasma-setup Important Update 2026-fe3d8d4767 for KDE 6.6.4

Frameworks 6.25.0 + KDE Plasma 6.6.4. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fedora Update Notification FEDORA-2026-fe3d8d4767 2026-04-16 23:40:54.273526+00:00 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name : plasma-setup Product : Fedora 44 Version : 6.6.4 Release : 4.fc44 URL : https://invent.kde.org/plasma/plasma-setup Summary : Initial setup for systems using KDE Plasma Description : Initial setup for systems using KDE Plasma. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Update Information: Frameworks 6.25.0 + KDE Plasma 6.6.4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ChangeLog: * Tue Apr 14 2026 Adam Williamson - 6.6.4-4 - Drop MR #99 backport, it's broken (desktop doesn't load right) * Tue Apr 14 2026 Adam Williamson - 6.6.4-3 - Backport MR #99 to fix launcher icon when selecting dark mode - Backport MR #100 to maybe fix strange behavior in wifi page * Tue Apr 14 2026 Adam Williamson - 6.6.4-2 - Backport MR #98 to fix system-wide network connection creation * Fri Apr 10 2026 Steve Cossette - 6.6.4-1 - 6.6.4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References: [ 1 ] Bug #2455469 - Configuring WifI network via Network pane appears to not work https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2455469 [ 2 ] Bug #2457573 - FE: KDE Frameworks 6.25.0 + Plasma 6.6.4 https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2457573 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This update can be installed with the "dnf" update program. Use su -c 'dnf upgrade --advisory FEDORA-2026-fe3d8d4767' at the command line. For more information, refer to the dnf documentation available at http://dnf.readthedocs.io/en/latest/command_ref.html#upgrade-command-label All packages are signed with the FedoraProject GPG key. More details on the GPG keys used by the Fedora Project can be found at https://fedoraproject.org/keys -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- _______________________________________________ package-announce mailing list -- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. To unsubscribe send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Fedora Code of Conduct: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/code-of-conduct/ List Guidelines: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines List Archives: https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Do not reply to spam, report it: https://forge.fedoraproject.org/infra/tickets/issues/new . Fedora 44 plasma-setup update tackles key problems in KDE Plasma 6.6.4 ensuring a smoother user experience and enhanced performance. Fedora plasma setup KDE update 6.6.4. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Apr 16, 2026 Important Fedora
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Fedora 34: 2021-303f6623fa Critical: GNOME Initial Setup Flaws

GNOME 40.rc. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fedora Update Notification FEDORA-2021-303f6623fa 2021-03-20 00:16:30.596999 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name : gnome-initial-setup Product : Fedora 34 Version : 40~rc Release : 1.fc34 URL : https://wiki.gnome.org/Design/OS/InitialSetup Summary : Bootstrapping your OS Description : GNOME Initial Setup is an alternative to firstboot, providing a good setup experience to welcome you to your system, and walks you through configuring it. It is integrated with gdm. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Update Information: GNOME 40.rc --------------------------------------------------------------------------------ChangeLog: * Mon Mar 15 2021 Kalev Lember - 40~rc-1 - Update to 40.rc --------------------------------------------------------------------------------References: [ 1 ] Bug #1925640 - CVE-2020-36241 gnome-autoar: directory traversal via a malicious archive that contains a file whose parent is a symbolic link which points outside of the destination directory https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1925640 [ 2 ] Bug #1940026 - CVE-2021-28650 gnome-autoar: directory traversal during extraction because it lacks a check of whether a file's parent is a symlink in certain complex situations https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1940026 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------This update can be installed with the "dnf" update program. Use su -c 'dnf upgrade --advisory FEDORA-2021-303f6623fa' at the command line. For more information, refer to the dnf documentation available at https://dnf.readthedocs.io/en/latest/command_ref.html All packages are signed with the Fedora Project GPG key. More details on the GPG keys used by the Fedora Project can be foundat https://fedoraproject.org/security/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------_______________________________________________ package-announce mailing list -- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. To unsubscribe send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Fedora Code of Conduct: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/code-of-conduct/ List Guidelines: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines List Archives: https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it./ Do not reply to spam on the list, report it: https://pagure.io/fedora-infrastructure . Crucial Fedora enhancement for GNOME Initial Setup addressing significant concerns. Learn how to elevate your experience with this enhancement.. Fedora34,GNOME Setup,Security Update. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Mar 19, 2021 Critical Fedora
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Scientific Linux: SLSA-2018-3249-1 Low Severity: Setup Nologin Issue

setup: nologin listed in /etc/shells violates security expectations (CVE-2018-1113) SL7 noarch setup-2.8.71-10.el7.noarch.rpm - Scientific Linux Development Team. Synopsis: Low: setup security and bug fix update Advisory ID: SLSA-2018:3249-1 Issue Date: 2018-10-30 CVE Numbers: CVE-2018-1113 -- Security Fix(es): * setup: nologin listed in /etc/shells violates security expectations (CVE-2018-1113) -- SL7 noarch setup-2.8.71-10.el7.noarch.rpm - Scientific Linux Development Team . Moderate priority resolution for configuration that compromises security standards concerning nologin entry in /etc/shells on Scientific Linux.. setup security, bug fix, Scientific Linux advisory, nologin issue. . Severity: Low. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Nov 26, 2018 Low Scientific Linux
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Fedora Core 4: Important Security Update for setup-2.5.44-1.1

Updated package.. ---------------------------------------------------------------------Fedora Update Notification FEDORA-2005-000 2005-09-06 ---------------------------------------------------------------------Product : Fedora Core 4 Name : util-linux Version : 2.12p Release : 9.9 Summary : A collection of basic system utilities. Description : The util-linux package contains a large variety of low-level system utilities that are necessary for a Linux system to function. Among others, Util-linux contains the fdisk configuration tool and the login program. ---------------------------------------------------------------------* Mon Sep 5 2005 Karel Zak 2.12p-9.9 - fix #167200 - finger reports "never logged in" if run as non-root (change perms of /var/log/lastlog to 0644) * Mon Aug 29 2005 Karel Zak 2.12p-9.8 - fix #166923 - hwclock will not run on a non audit-enabled kernel - fix #159410 - mkswap(8) claims max swap area size is 2 GB ---------------------------------------------------------------------This update can be downloaded from: d5f58df469eeab3be19e7edec03ba674 SRPMS/util-linux-2.12p-9.9.src.rpm ff6e2dee430f6c57b222ce98bbbc08a4 ppc/util-linux-2.12p-9.9.ppc.rpm 77824d02d7d9f75bf78950e08d34d830 ppc/debug/util-linux-debuginfo-2.12p-9.9.ppc.rpm 56dfea31f804e263054c16348c0108b2 x86_64/util-linux-2.12p-9.9.x86_64.rpm e97833047141c1ca15ce9294c7ae84e7 x86_64/debug/util-linux-debuginfo-2.12p-9.9.x86_64.rpm 7805c2cb8783b275319e4427f545601a i386/util-linux-2.12p-9.9.i386.rpm 57aa2eebcf6cab55a088e022dd74900d i386/debug/util-linux-debuginfo-2.12p-9.9.i386.rpm This update can also be installed with the Update Agent; you can launch the Update Agent with the 'up2date' command. ---------------------------------------------------------------------=============================================================================== From: "Bill Nottingham" " To: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Subject:Fedora Core 4 Update: setup-2.5.44-1.1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------Fedora Update Notification FEDORA-2005-000 2005-09-06 ---------------------------------------------------------------------Product : Fedora Core 4 Name : setup Version : 2.5.44 Release : 1.1 Summary : A set of system configuration and setup files. Description : The setup package contains a set of important system configuration and setup files, such as passwd, group, and profile. ---------------------------------------------------------------------* Tue Sep 6 2005 Bill Nottingham 2.5.44-1.1 - make lastlog 0644 (#167200) ---------------------------------------------------------------------This update can be downloaded from: 5f0bff9438e942dc4219cdefd8b90707 SRPMS/setup-2.5.44-1.1.src.rpm 9a8cae39a81f9075e910de8879d6532c x86_64/setup-2.5.44-1.1.noarch.rpm 9a8cae39a81f9075e910de8879d6532c i386/setup-2.5.44-1.1.noarch.rpm This update can also be installed with the Update Agent; you can launch the Update Agent with the 'up2date' command. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- fedora-announce-list mailing list This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Crucial Fedora Core 4 patch released for setup-2.5.44-1.2 safeguarding system setup reliability.. Fedora Core Update,System Configuration Tools,Software Release,Package Update. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Sep 06, 2005 Important Fedora
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