OpenSUSE Tumbleweed update brings QEMU 10, KDE Plasma 6.3.5, and security upgrades

OpenSUSE Tumbleweed has released its monthly update, now running on the Linux kernel 6.14.6. The new kernel version extends hardware compatibility while reinforcing system security and performance across the distribution.

This update delivers QEMU 10.0 for users who rely on virtualization. QEMU 10.0 brings improved performance, while KDE Plasma 6.3.5 introduces targeted usability fixes, enhancing daily desktop interactions. Additionally, GStreamer 1.26.1 now enables smoother media playback for both desktop and embedded system users.

Security enhancements remain a focus of this release. OpenSSL 3.5.0 introduces post-quantum cryptography support, preparing systems for emerging security threats. Kernel patches address speculative execution vulnerabilities, increasing resilience for users with heightened security demands.

In addition, several core applications have been updated to their latest versions. This includes GIMP 3.0.4 for advanced image editing, GNOME Music 48, GTK 4.18.5, curl 8.14, and AppStream 1.0.5 for better application management. Utility upgrades such as Fwupd 2.0.9 for firmware management, GPG 2.5.6, SQLite 3.49.2, Thunar 4.20.3, and PipeWire 1.4.4 further refine the daily experience for system administrators and end users alike.