Debian 13.5 Released To Ship The Latest Linux Security Fixes
Debian 13.5 has been released, focusing on the latest security fixes for the Linux kernel and various user-space packages. This update addresses several critical issues, including privilege escalation and code execution vulnerabilities. Additionally, it improves compatibility with Python 3.13 and resolves other minor bugs.
- ▪Debian 13.5 is the latest point release for Debian Trixie.
- ▪The release includes important security fixes for the Linux kernel and user-space packages.
- ▪It addresses a privilege escalation issue with Bubblewrap and a code execution issue with Cockpit.
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Debian 13.5 Released To Ship The Latest Linux Security Fixes Written by Michael Larabel in Debian on 16 May 2026 at 12:36 PM EDT. Add A Comment Debian 13.5 is out today as the newest point release to Debian Trixie for incorporating all of the latest security fixes affecting the Linux kernel and dozens of user-space packages. Beyond incorporating a number of Linux security fixes, Debian 13.5 fixes a privilege escalation issue with Bubblewrap, a code execution issue with Cockpit, various buffer overflow fixes for different packages, fixing an overly broad permission issue with the nano editor, possible denial of service issue affecting different PHP components, and various X.Org Server security fixes too.
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