Quick Notes
Security Patch Released: AlmaLinux published patches addressing the Freetype Security vulnerability CVE-2025-27363. Details are available on the official blog.
Japan User Group: The AlmaLinux Japan User Group invites community members to connect via Mattermost chat and attend regular meetups through their Connpass page.
Ways to Contribute
Translation Volunteers Needed: The AlmaLinux website has surpassed 80% translation completion in five languages, with three more approaching that milestone. Contributors can join via Weblate to help expand accessibility.
Forum Support: Community members are encouraged to answer questions on AlmaLinux forums, assisting fellow sysadmins, developers, and DevOps professionals.
Blog Highlights
FreeType Vulnerability: Meta disclosed a critical flaw in FreeType versions 2.13.0 and below enabling remote code execution. The blog post details the vulnerability and invites users to test production patches.
CloudFest Attendance: AlmaLinux representatives participated in CloudFest, with coverage available on their blog.
ALESCo Updates: The AlmaLinux Engineering Steering Committee reported progress on security responses and community RFC requests, offering opportunities for community involvement.
Upcoming Events (2025)
- April 25-27: Linuxfest NW
- June 5-8: Flock to Fedora
- June 12-14: DevConf
- August 10-14: SIGGRAPH & Academy Open Source Days
- September 23-27: nerdearla
- October 12-14: All Things Open
- November 7-8: SFSCon
- November 16-21: SC25
AlmaLinux is seeking volunteers to staff booths and encourages event suggestions from communities in Asia, South America, and Africa.
