Debian Bookworm and Bullseye Users Receive Important Linux Security Updates (9to5linux.com)
from shreddy_scientist@lemmy.ml to linux@lemmy.ml on 04 Jan 2024 17:30
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Fizz@lemmy.nz on 04 Jan 2024 23:51 next collapse

As a headline reader I’d sure hope users of these distros receive security updates

nik282000@lemmy.ca on 05 Jan 2024 05:27 next collapse

Good thing my server still runs Jessie!

joeldebruijn@lemmy.ml on 05 Jan 2024 06:55 next collapse

I had a security download (but not yet installed) ready yesterday. Logged off without installing. Turned on my device today and couldnt log in. Checked my pwd 3 times before seeing "authentication service not working " iirc.

After reboot it installed and logging in worked.

Is this related or not and is it expected? Not being able to log in without a mandatory patch first so to say?

DaPorkchop_@lemmy.ml on 05 Jan 2024 07:28 collapse

no that just sounds like a bug

corvus@lemmy.ml on 05 Jan 2024 15:08 next collapse

Still on 6.1.0-17 and nothing shows up after sudo apt update.

SpaceCadet@feddit.nl on 06 Jan 2024 01:53 next collapse

You’re good. That’s the latest image, it’s just the confusing Debian version scheme where the package version is not the same as the kernel version. Debian package version 6.1.0-17 = kernel version 6.1.69-1

See:

$ uname -a
Linux debian12 6.1.0-17-amd64 #1 SMP PREEMPT_DYNAMIC Debian 6.1.69-1 (2023-12-30) x86_64 GNU/Linux

And:

$ dpkg-query --list linux-image-6.1.0-17-amd64
Desired=Unknown/Install/Remove/Purge/Hold
| Status=Not/Inst/Conf-files/Unpacked/halF-conf/Half-inst/trig-aWait/Trig-pend
|/ Err?=(none)/Reinst-required (Status,Err: uppercase=bad)
||/ Name                       Version      Architecture Description
+++-==========================-============-============-=================================
ii  linux-image-6.1.0-17-amd64 6.1.69-1     amd64        Linux 6.1 for 64-bit PCs (signed)
idefix@sh.itjust.works on 06 Jan 2024 17:13 collapse

6.1.0-17 is the one I received today. I was on 6.1.0-16 until now.

Piya@lemm.ee on 12 Jan 2024 14:49 collapse

This update underscores Debian’s commitment to user security. Bookworm and Bullseye users should promptly apply these important Linux security updates to enhance system protection. Staying current with these patches ensures a resilient and secure computing environment. Debian’s proactive approach is commendable in addressing potential vulnerabilities and maintaining the integrity of users’ Linux systems.