openSUSE Tumbleweed update brings Linux Kernel 6.11.8, KDE Plasma 6.2.3 and security fixes
openSUSE has released an update for its Tumbleweed Linux distribution, incorporating a range of software updates and improvements. This update is built on the Linux kernel 6.11.8, and includes updates to software such as GTK4 (versions 4.16.6 and 4.16.7), PostgreSQL 17.2, GnuTLS 3.8.8, GNOME Control Center 47.2, Ruby 3.3.6, Mesa 24.3.0, GStreamer 1.24.9, GPGME 1.24.0, PHP 8.3.14, and Intelligent Input Bus (IBus) 1.5.31.
In terms of desktop environments, the update features KDE Plasma 6.2.3, KDE Gear 24.08.3, which enhances KDE applications like Elise, Kate, Kdenlive, MusicBrainz, and Kitinerary, along with KDE Frameworks 6.8.0.
The release addresses several security vulnerabilities, including those in Firefox 132, OpenSC, PHP 8, and PostgreSQL 17.2, resolving multiple CVEs to enhance system security. This update reflects openSUSE's dedication to providing the latest software and updates to Tumbleweed, ensuring users have access to the newest open-source technology for a secure and reliable system.