What are the latest AlmaLinux security updates?

23 advisories on April 10, 2026: kernel, openssh (8/9), mariadb:10.11, mysql:8.4, pcs (x4), virt:rhel, and more. Full list in advisories.

Do I need to update OpenSSH right now?

Yes. AlmaLinux ALSA-2026:6461/6462, Debian DSA-6204-1. Test in staging, roll out fast.

Why so many libpng patches across distros?

Persistent image parsing flaws — heap buffers, overflows. Fedora triple-hit, Slackware, SUSE. Update libraries yesterday.

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AlmaLinux Drops 23 Security Hammers Friday: OpenSSH, Kernels, and More in the Crosshairs

Twenty-three AlmaLinux security advisories landed Friday, slamming everything from kernels to OpenSSH. If your servers skipped update day, you're rolling dice with hackers.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 4 min read

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AlmaLinux leads with 23 patches: kernels, OpenSSH, databases critical. 𝕏
OpenSSH, libpng, cockpit recur across distros — prioritize these. 𝕏
Patch fatigue rising; AI tools may automate by 2027. 𝕏

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