Qubes OS is a free and open-source, security-oriented operating system for single-user desktop computing. Qubes OS leverages Xen-based virtualization to allow for the creation and management of isolated compartments called qubes.
QSB-106: Information disclosure through uninitialized memory in libxl
We have published Qubes Security Bulletin (QSB) 106: Information disclosure through uninitialized memory in libxl. The text of this QSB and its accompanying cryptographic signatures are reproduced below, followed by a general explanation of this announcement and (…)
QSB-105: Missing enforced decorations for stubdomain windows under KDE
We have published Qubes Security Bulletin (QSB) 105: Missing enforced decorations for stubdomain windows under KDE. The text of this QSB and its accompanying cryptographic signatures are reproduced below, followed by a general explanation of this announcement and (…)
The NitroPad V56 is Qubes certified!
We’re pleased to announce that the NitroPad V56 from Nitrokey is officially certified for Qubes OS Release 4! Secure working in insecure environments thanks to unique hardware protection Do you believe that your computer hardware is secure? Can you rule out the possibility (…)
XSAs released on 2024-09-24
The Xen Project has released one or more Xen security advisories (XSAs). The security of Qubes OS is not affected. XSAs that DO affect the security of Qubes OS The following XSAs do affect the security of Qubes OS: (none) XSAs that DO NOT affect the security of Qubes OS The (…)
Qubes OS Summit 2024 has concluded; videos now available
Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Qubes OS Summit, both physically and virtually, and a special thanks to 3mdeb for their tireless efforts in organizing Qubes OS Summits over the years! If you missed the summit, or if you’d like to review any of the (…)
Reminder: Qubes OS Summit 2024 starts tomorrow!
Join us tomorrow, September 20, at 10:00 AM (CEST) for Qubes OS Summit 2024! Free virtual tickets are still available. For those with on-site tickets, see you at The Social Hub in Berlin! This year’s summit will continue until September 22 at 8:00 PM (20:00 CEST).
Qubes OS 4.2.3 has been released!
We’re pleased to announce the stable release of Qubes OS 4.2.3! This patch release aims to consolidate all the security patches, bug fixes, and other updates that have occurred since the previous stable release. Our goal is to provide a secure and convenient way for users to (…)
The NovaCustom V56 Series 16.0 inch coreboot laptop is Qubes certified!
It is our pleasure to announce that the NovaCustom V56 Series 16.0 inch coreboot laptop is the ninth computer to be officially certified for Qubes OS Release 4 and the second such model from NovaCustom! V56 Series 16.0 inch coreboot laptop Meet the world’s most modern (…)
Fedora 39 approaching end-of-life
Fedora 39 is currently scheduled to reach end-of-life (EOL) on 2024-11-12 (approximately two months from now). Please upgrade all of your Fedora templates and standalones by that date. For more information, see Upgrading to avoid EOL. There are two ways to upgrade a template (…)
Qubes OS 4.2.3-rc1 is available for testing
We’re pleased to announce that the first release candidate (RC) for Qubes OS 4.2.3 is now available for testing. This patch release aims to consolidate all the security patches, bug fixes, and other updates that have occurred since the previous stable release. Our goal is to (…)