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Sun Jan 16 07:23:29 UTC 2022
a/aaa_base-15.0-x86_64-3.txz: Rebuilt.
In initial email to root, use the new /var/lib/pkgtools/ paths to the files
for packages and scripts. Thanks to franzen.
a/btrfs-progs-5.16-x86_64-1.txz: Upgraded.
d/python3-3.9.10-x86_64-1.txz: Upgraded.
d/rust-1.58.0-x86_64-1.txz: Upgraded.
kde/digikam-7.5.0-x86_64-1.txz: Upgraded.
kde/kglobalaccel-5.90.0-x86_64-2.txz: Rebuilt.
Applied patch:
[PATCH] Prevent kglobalaccel5 getting activated on non-Plasma systems.
Although this patch was later reverted, I'm on board with the need for it.
If it causes any problems, please let me know soon.
Thanks to Lockywolf.
kde/kid3-3.9.1-x86_64-1.txz: Upgraded.
kde/plasma-wayland-protocols-1.6.0-x86_64-1.txz: Upgraded.
kde/sddm-0.19.0-x86_64-10.txz: Rebuilt.
Allow the init program to properly supervise sddm when entering runlevel 4.
Thanks to mumahendras3.
l/neon-0.32.2-x86_64-1.txz: Upgraded.
l/netpbm-10.97.02-x86_64-1.txz: Upgraded.
n/postfix-3.6.4-x86_64-1.txz: Upgraded.
x/mesa-21.3.4-x86_64-1.txz: Upgraded.
x/xterm-370-x86_64-2.txz: Rebuilt.
Use upstream app-defaults again. Thanks to OldHolborn.
19 updates (x86_64). Including a (* Security fix *)! : 14 upgraded, 5 rebuilt
Code:
Sun Jan 16 21:33:27 UTC 2022
a/aaa_libraries-15.0-x86_64-14.txz: Rebuilt.
Upgraded: libexpat.so.1.8.3.
a/kernel-generic-5.15.15-x86_64-1.txz: Upgraded.
a/kernel-huge-5.15.15-x86_64-1.txz: Upgraded.
a/kernel-modules-5.15.15-x86_64-1.txz: Upgraded.
ap/cups-filters-1.28.11-x86_64-1.txz: Upgraded.
ap/ksh93-1.0_20220114_e569f23e-x86_64-1.txz: Upgraded.
ap/vim-8.2.4115-x86_64-1.txz: Upgraded.
d/gdb-11.2-x86_64-1.txz: Upgraded.
d/kernel-headers-5.15.15-x86-1.txz: Upgraded.
k/kernel-source-5.15.15-noarch-1.txz: Upgraded.
kde/kwayland-server-5.23.5-x86_64-2.txz: Rebuilt.
Applied upstream patch:
[PATCH] Store surface object in tablet cursor using QPointer.
Thanks to ZhaoLin1457.
l/expat-2.4.3-x86_64-1.txz: Upgraded.
Fix issues with left shifts by >=29 places resulting in:
a) realloc acting as free
b) realloc allocating too few bytes
c) undefined behavior
Fix integer overflow on variable m_groupSize in function doProlog leading
to realloc acting as free. Impact is denial of service or other undefined
behavior.
Prevent integer overflows near memory allocation at multiple places.
For more information, see:
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2021-45960
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2021-46143
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-22822
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-22823
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-22824
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-22825
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-22826
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-22827
(* Security fix *)
l/libunwind-1.6.2-x86_64-1.txz: Upgraded.
x/xterm-370-x86_64-3.txz: Rebuilt.
Ship a sample XTerm.linux.console app-defaults file. Thanks to GazL.
xap/vim-gvim-8.2.4115-x86_64-1.txz: Upgraded.
xap/xsnow-3.4.3-x86_64-1.txz: Upgraded.
isolinux/initrd.img: Rebuilt.
kernels/*: Upgraded.
usb-and-pxe-installers/usbboot.img: Rebuilt.
source/installer
Code:
Sun Jan 16 20:51:35 UTC 2022
Fix installation of the exfat kernel module(s).
Thanks to Nille_kungen.
bash-5.1$ uname -a
Linux thor.darkstar.home 5.15.15 #1 SMP PREEMPT Sun Jan 16 13:00:32 CST 2022 x86_64 Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600 CPU @ 3.40GHz GenuineIntel GNU/Linux
bash-5.1$ uname -a
Linux thor.darkstar.home 5.15.15 #1 SMP PREEMPT Sun Jan 16 13:00:32 CST 2022 x86_64 Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600 CPU @ 3.40GHz GenuineIntel GNU/Linux
And now, slackpkg can build an initrd for the new kernel and update grub
Mon Jan 17 22:44:42 UTC 2022
Things haven't quite settled down yet with more bugfixes and a couple of safe
upgrades, so not today folks. But enjoy Slackware's half-birthday anyway! ;-)
ap/slackpkg-15.0.10-noarch-1.txz: Upgraded.
Fix mirrors.ucr.ac.cr link address (Emmet Ford)
Remove wroc.pl mirrors (Emmet Ford)
Remove kddilabs.jp from mirrors (Emmet Ford)
Unattended usage improvements (PiterPUNK)
Create file to flag if the system needs restart (PiterPUNK)
Thanks to Robby Workman.
kde/kstars-3.5.7-x86_64-1.txz: Upgraded.
kde/kwin-5.23.5-x86_64-2.txz: Rebuilt.
[PATCH] Bypass wayland interface blacklisting.
Thanks to LuckyCyborg.
kde/plasma-workspace-5.23.5-x86_64-3.txz: Rebuilt.
[PATCH 1/2] Revert "Drop setupX11 from startplasma-waylandsession."
[PATCH 2/2] Revert "Drop X11 root properties for KDE full session."
Thanks to LuckyCyborg.
l/libical-3.0.13-x86_64-1.txz: Upgraded.
n/p11-kit-0.24.1-x86_64-1.txz: Upgraded.
n/stunnel-5.62-x86_64-1.txz: Upgraded.
x/xterm-370-x86_64-4.txz: Rebuilt.
Fixed XTerm-console (previously XTerm.linux.console).
Renamed XTerm.upstream.default to XTerm-upstream.
Thanks to GazL.
xap/fluxbox-1.3.7-x86_64-6.txz: Rebuilt.
[PATCH] replace FbRootWindow::depth with maxDepth.
Thanks to OldHolborn.
xap/geeqie-1.7.1-x86_64-1.txz: Upgraded.
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