Notices by AlmaLinux (almalinux@fosstodon.org)

📢 An unprivileged user inside a container can use this new Linux kernel local-privilege-escalation flaw, IPV6_FRAG_ESCAPE, to escape to a root shell on the host.

The vulnerable code path lives in the 6.12 kernel, which means only AlmaLinux 10 and Kitten 10 are affected.

Help us test the patched kernels: https://almalinux.org/blog/2026-06-30-ipv6-frag-escape/

We have not one, but TWO releases to announce: AlmaLinux OS 9.8 codenamed “Olive Jaguar” and AlmaLinux OS 10.2 codenamed “Lavender Lion” 🥳

Install them and read the release notes here: https://almalinux.org/blog/2026-05-26-almalinux_98_and_102_stable/

@jmorris that’s awesome! We love to hear how our sponsors are using our software.

CloudFest + AlmaLinux Day: Germany were incredible!

We want to thank everyone who took the time to chat with us and helped make ALDG a success.

✨ Capture this feeling by contributing to AlmaLinux: https://almalinux.org/contribute

NVIDIA and AlmaLinux sitting in a tree, s-h-i-p-p-i-n-g 🌲

Official CUDA support for RHEL-compatible distros is here with CUDA 13.2, and we can now distribute NVIDIA packages straight from our repos.

Drivers, userspace, CUDA: always in sync. 👉 https://www.phoronix.com/news/NVIDIA-Official-RHEL-Compat

Data nerds: Check out how Linux dominates scientific computing across supercomputers, HPC clusters, AI research infrastructure, cloud-based research platforms, and major labs worldwide.

(You might see a name you recognize in these stats. 😉) https://commandlinux.com/statistics/linux-in-scientific-computing-and-research-institutions-adoption-percentages/

Meet the board! 👋

Jack Aboutboul is the one making sure your fave distros run smoothly on Azure. Former Red Hat community builder, Fedora founder, and now helping steer our motley penguin crew. 🐧 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR1-uHDZP_I

AlmaLinux Day: Tokyo was incredible!

Huge shout-outs to everyone who attended, our brilliant speakers for sharing their knowledge, and our Japanese User Group for organizing the event.

Next up: CentOS Connect + FOSDEM, here we come! 🤩

AlmaLinux OS 9.7 "Moss Jungle Cat" just dropped!

Updated compilers, enhanced security with post-quantum crypto, better container support.

Available now across all 4 architectures.

https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-11-17-almalinux_97_release/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

AlmaLinux OS 10.1 is live!

This update introduced support for the Btrfs filesystem, performance improvements, updated dev toolsets, and more.

Dive into the full details: https://wiki.almalinux.org/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_medium=social

Get excited: AlmaLinux OS 10 enables the CRB repository by default!

No more EPEL dependency headaches or cryptic error messages.

Finally, KDE Plasma and other popular packages just work out of the box. https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-09-08-enabling-crb-by-default-for-almalinux10/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Today we celebrate Star Trek Day!

Like the Federation, AlmaLinux believes in community-driven exploration and open collaboration.

Our mission: to seek out stable, secure operating systems and boldly deploy where no distro has gone before. 🖖

"For us, it was about helping the community grow by participating in it."

Alex Iribarren shares with @benny what made @cern take the leap from simply using AlmaLinux to stepping into more of a leadership role.

Know someone who'd make a great board member? Nominations are open until 8/30! https://youtu.be/aZzvFxyHTZE

ICYMI: AlmaLinux OS 10.0, codenamed "Purple Lion," is now generally available! 🦁

Key improvements include:
• Enabled frame pointers by default
• Extended x86-64-v2 support
• SPICE support
• Secure boot for ARM

And more! Come explore the release. 👇 https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-05-27-welcoming-almalinux-10/ #linux #opensource

If you need an enterprise-grade Linux distribution without a commercial license agreement, AlmaLinux is for YOU! 🫵

There are so many ways to contribute to AlmaLinux!

From testing to QA, docs to events, there's something for everyone.

Join our community chat and be part of the future of open-source enterprise Linux. 💬 https://wiki.almalinux.org/Contribute.html

📍 #CloudFest, The Ring Stage
🗓️ March 18
🕧 3:05–3:15 CET

Discover why AlmaLinux prioritizes stability over drama! Join @benny's session to learn how our rock-solid OS and community serve you—whether you chose us or not.

Need to upgrade your RHEL® derivative? ELevate makes it easy! Upgrade seamlessly from CentOS 6.x to 8.x, then move from 8.x to 9.x—all in place, no migration needed!

Stay secure and boost your system’s performance.

🔗 https://almalinux.org/elevate/

We’ve got a real treat at @socallinuxexpo from our friends at @system76 and Ampere. Stop by our booth and check out this incredible system running AlmaLinux OS Kitten.

You can also check out @geerlingguy’s review on the “Fastest Arm PC”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AshDjtlV6go