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Summaries are not the original full articles. ## Jemalloc 5.4 Released With Portability Improvements, Code Cleanups DevFeed: [Jemalloc 5.4 Released With Portability Improvements, Code Cleanups]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-17T22:37:11Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Code](), [Refactoring](), [test-coverage](), [bug](), [cpu](), [gcc](), [configuration]() Tags: [bug](), [code](), [configuration](), [cpu](), [desktop-linux](), [error-handling](), [gcc](), [improvements](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [open-source-graphics](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [process](), [profiling](), [refactoring](), [synchronization](), [test-coverage](), [thread](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [yield]() ### AI overview Jemalloc 5.4 is released with portability improvements, code refactoring, bug fixes, expanded test coverage, new allocation features, optimizations, and GCC 16 warning fixes. The release adds an operating-system abstraction layer for platform-dependent operations. ### Source excerpt Earlier this year Meta announced a renewed investment into the jemalloc memory allocator that's been popular for server and HPC use among various desktop use-cases too. After stagnating a bit in recent years, Jemalloc has been off to seeing new developments since Meta's announcement and out today is Jemalloc 5.4 as the latest step forward... ## HP EliteBook 2560p and Folio 9470m support added to Libreboot DevFeed: [HP EliteBook 2560p and Folio 9470m support added to Libreboot]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Riku Viitanen Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [bug]() Tags: [added](), [article](), [bios](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [firmware](), [free-software](), [grub](), [installation](), [laptops](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [news](), [opensource](), [uefi]() ### AI overview Libreboot has added support for the HP EliteBook Folio 9470m and HP EliteBook 2560p. Its build system automatically builds coreboot for these laptops, simplifying installation of libre firmware. The article also reports an automatically applied workaround for a long-standing GRUB bug on coreboot. ### Source excerpt Article: HP EliteBook 2560p and Folio 9470m support added to Libreboot Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/hp_elitebooks.html ## Libreboot 20231106 released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 20231106 released!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [boot](), [coreboot](), [bug](), [patches](), [Hardware](), [x86]() Tags: [bios](), [bug](), [bug-fixes](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [firmware](), [free-software](), [grub](), [hardware](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [release](), [uefi](), [x86]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20231106 is a testing release focused on minor bug fixes and GRUB payload changes. It resolves boot issues affecting GM45 ThinkPads and adjusts the DDR2 RAM initialization patch for the Dell Latitude E6400 so it no longer affects other GM45 machines using DDR3 memory. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20231106 released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20231106.html ## GM45 no-microcode bug mitigations re-added (ThinkPad X200, T400 etc) DevFeed: [GM45 no-microcode bug mitigations re-added (ThinkPad X200, T400 etc)]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [bug](), [patches](), [Hardware](), [x86]() Tags: [bios](), [bug](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [free-software](), [hardware](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [patches](), [uefi](), [x86]() ### AI overview Libreboot restored mitigations for a broken SpeedStep/reboot issue on GM45 hardware, including ThinkPad X200 and T400 systems. The article explains the relationship between these mitigations and Libreboot's default CPU microcode policy, and notes that the change was included in Libreboot 20230423 for all GM45 targets. ### Source excerpt Article: GM45 no-microcode bug mitigations re-added (ThinkPad X200, T400 etc) Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/gm45microcode.html ## Symfony 8.1.7 released DevFeed: [Symfony 8.1.7 released]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Fabien Potencier Published: 2026-09-15T07:15:39Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Symfony Blog]() Topics: [Symfony](), [bug](), [Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS)]() Tags: [amazon-sqs](), [bug](), [release](), [symfony]() ### AI overview Symfony 8.1.7 has been released. The release includes security, translation, Messenger, HTTP, form, console, and other fixes and minor changes, including a fix for keepalive handling on the Amazon SQS transport. ### Source excerpt Symfony 8.1.7 has just been released. Read the Symfony upgrade guide to learn more about upgrading Symfony and use the SymfonyInsight upgrade reports to detect the code you will need to change in your project. Tip... ## Symfony 7.4.19 released DevFeed: [Symfony 7.4.19 released]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Fabien Potencier Published: 2026-09-15T07:12:11Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Symfony Blog]() Topics: [Symfony](), [bug](), [Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS)]() Tags: [bug](), [release](), [symfony](), [versioning]() ### AI overview Symfony 7.4.19 has been released with security-related updates and bug fixes across components including Messenger, Form, HttpFoundation, Console, Finder, Mailer, and others. ### Source excerpt Symfony 7.4.19 has just been released. Read the Symfony upgrade guide to learn more about upgrading Symfony and use the SymfonyInsight upgrade reports to detect the code you will need to change in your project. Tip... ## Ruby 4.0.7 Released DevFeed: [Ruby 4.0.7 Released]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-09-15T00:25:58Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Ruby-lang]() Topics: [Ruby](), [releases](), [bug]() Tags: [2026](), [bugfixes](), [contributions](), [download](), [release](), [release-schedule](), [releases](), [ruby](), [sha256](), [xz](), [zip]() ### AI overview Ruby 4.0.7 has been released as a routine update containing bugfixes. The article says Ruby 4.0.8 is planned for November, with earlier release possible if a significant user-impacting change arises. ### Source excerpt Ruby 4.0.7 has been released. This is a routine update that includes bugfixes. Please see the GitHub releases for further details. Release Schedule We intend to release the latest stable Ruby version (currently Ruby 4.0) every two months following the most recent release. Ruby 4.0.8 will be released in November. If a change arises that significantly affects users, a release may occur earlier than planned. 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Thanks for their contributions. Posted by k0kubun on 15 Sep 2026 ## GNU Coreutils 9.12 Released With Performance Optimizations, New uname Option DevFeed: [GNU Coreutils 9.12 Released With Performance Optimizations, New uname Option]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-14T17:45:05Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [systems](), [Filesystems](), [Optimization](), [bug](), [chmod](), [ls]() Tags: [bug](), [chmod](), [core](), [desktop-linux](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [ls](), [open-source-graphics](), [optimization](), [performance](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [release](), [systems](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware]() ### AI overview GNU Coreutils 9.12 fixes recursive traversal failures when files are removed concurrently, adds FailFS and NULLFS support to stat and tail, and introduces new uname labeling options. It also improves performance in cut, uniq, and sort, adds a copy fallback for cp, install, and mv, and includes additional bug fixes and warnings. ### Source excerpt GNU Coreutils 9.12 released today with a mix of fixes, some new options, and various performance improvements to these widely-used set of core system utilities... ## Ubuntu Noble's likely last point release lands, then loses its desktop download DevFeed: [Ubuntu Noble's likely last point release lands, then loses its desktop download]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Liam Proven Published: 2026-09-14T16:45:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [www.theregister.com - Articles]() Topics: [Ubuntu](), [bug]() Tags: [bug](), [canonical](), [desktop](), [download](), [os-platforms](), [release](), [software-bug](), [ubuntu]() ### AI overview Ubuntu Noble's likely final point release has landed, but its desktop download is being withdrawn. An installer bug crashes extended setups as the next Ubuntu release approaches its October debut. ### Source excerpt Installer bug crashes extended setups while Stonking Stingray circles ahead of October debut ## Perfect-10 GitLab bug under attack days after patch lands DevFeed: [Perfect-10 GitLab bug under attack days after patch lands]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Carly Page Published: 2026-09-14T14:30:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [www.theregister.com - Articles]() Topics: [GitLab](), [bug](), [Cybersecurity](), [Internet](), [servers]() Tags: [bug](), [cisa](), [cybersecurity](), [cybersecurity-and-infrastructure-security-agency](), [exploit](), [gitlab](), [internet](), [security](), [servers]() ### AI overview CISA confirms active exploitation of a critical GitLab vulnerability shortly after a patch was released. Security researchers observed attackers probing internet-facing servers. ### Source excerpt CISA confirms active exploitation as watchTowr spots miscreants probing internet-facing servers ## Linux Patched For Silent User-Space Data Loss Bug That's Existed Since 2023 DevFeed: [Linux Patched For Silent User-Space Data Loss Bug That's Existed Since 2023]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-14T10:13:45Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Linux](), [bug](), [DataOps](), [Code]() Tags: [bug](), [c](), [code](), [data-analytics](), [desktop-linux](), [kernel](), [linux](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [open-source-graphics](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [production](), [release](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware]() ### AI overview A Linux kernel bug introduced in July 2023 can silently discard user-space writes when transparent hugepages are enabled, cgroup limits apply, and memory reclaim pressure is high. The issue has caused production data loss, including for users of the Polars data analytics library. A one-line fix was merged into the x86/urgent branch and marked for backporting to supported stable kernels. ### Source excerpt Being merged after yesterday's Linux 7.3-rc3 release was an important fix for addressing a silent, user-space data loss bug that has existed in the kernel the past three years... ## A File Existence Bug Caused by Checking Its Timestamp DevFeed: [A File Existence Bug Caused by Checking Its Timestamp]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Remy Porter Published: 2026-09-14T06:30:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [The Daily WTF]() Topics: [bug](), [Development](), [Windows]() Tags: [bug](), [code](), [codesod](), [development](), [files](), [function](), [time](), [windows]() ### AI overview A Pascal system library implements FileExists by checking whether FileAge returns -1. Because FileAge depends on a valid last-write timestamp, files without that timestamp are incorrectly reported as missing. The underlying failure is also not checked for its error code. ### Source excerpt In addition to using an ancient development environment, with terrible UX, Greta also has the misfortune of working in Pascal. Recently, she was diagnosing a bug. The program was reporting that files didn't exist when they definitely existed. She traced the problem down into the system library. Let's see if you can spot what's wrong: { Delphi / Kylix Cross-Platform Runtime Library } { System Utilities Unit } { } { Copyright (c) 1995-2001 Borland Softwrare Corporation } ... function FileAge(const FileName: string): Integer; {$IFDEF MSWINDOWS} var Handle: THandle; FindData: TWin32FindData; LocalFileTime: TFileTime; begin Handle := FindFirstFile(PChar(FileName), FindData); if Handle <> INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE then begin Windows.FindClose(Handle); if (FindData.dwFileAttributes and FILE_ATTRIBUTE_DIRECTORY) = 0 then begin FileTimeToLocalFileTime(FindData.ftLastWriteTime, LocalFileTime); if FileTimeToDosDateTime(LocalFileTime, LongRec(Result).Hi, LongRec(Result).Lo) then Exit; end; end; Result := -1; end; {$ENDIF} function FileExists(const FileName: string): Boolean; {$IFDEF MSWINDOWS} begin Result := FileAge(FileName) <> -1; end; {$ENDIF} The first function here is FileAge, which returns the last modified timestamp on a file. Note the use of FileTimeToDosDateTime, which is a Windows API function. It converts LocalFileTime and stores the date part in the first output parameter (LongRec(Result).Hi) and the time part in the second output parameter (LongRec(Result).Lo). Result, in this case, is our return value. If anything goes wrong, we return -1. The FileExists function then, simply calls FileAge. If it doesn't return a -1, there must be a file there. That's an awkward, weird solution to the problem. There has to be a system call that can answer that question more obviously. But it doesn't seem like it should be blowing up- it looks like it should work. But note that FileTimeToDosDateTime also returns a boolean value. If it succeeds, great, but if it fails, it returns false ## The Thumb That Ran Ahead of the Finger: Anatomy of a Compose Slider Bug DevFeed: [The Thumb That Ran Ahead of the Finger: Anatomy of a Compose Slider Bug]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Vitaliy Gribko Published: 2026-09-14T04:19:34Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [ProAndroidDev - Medium]() Topics: [bug](), [Compose](), [Android](), [Design system](), [Code]() Tags: [android](), [bug](), [code](), [compose](), [debugging](), [design-system](), [jetpack-compose](), [kotlin](), [qa](), [race-condition](), [ui]() ### AI overview This article examines a deterministic bug in a custom Compose slider where the thumb moves ahead of the user's finger during a drag. It traces the issue to a design-system slider forked from the AOSP Material implementation and discusses debugging and code simplification. ### Source excerpt A bug report sat in the backlog for seven months. The fix took a day, deleted a third of the slider's logic, and was almost shipped with a second bug inside -- until a machine read my diff better than I did. This is the whole story: the ported behavior that never made sense, the race nobody reported, and why the best fixes remove code. The report The bug report was seven months old when it reached me. A QA engineer had filed it in December, with a screen recording and three steps: Open the people search filters. Grab the right-hand thumb of the age range slider. Drag it slowly to the left. The recording showed the problem in two seconds. The thumb does not follow the finger. It sprints ahead -- you are still crossing the gap between two ticks, and the thumb is already standing on the next one, waiting for you, like a dog that runs to the park while you are still tying your shoes. Expected: the thumb moves with the finger. Actual: it escapes. On a budget phone, on two Android versions, every time. Not a race condition, not a flake -- a perfectly deterministic lie, filmed in December, assigned to a fix-day in July. Seven months is not negligence. It is the natural half-life of a visual glitch filed as minor against a screen nobody dies on. The age filter works. You tap a tick, the value applies. Only the drag -- the one gesture the slider exists for -- feels wrong in a way that is hard to screenshot and easy to deprioritize. When the ticket finally landed on my desk, a colleague glanced at it and asked whether it had already been fixed once. It had not. But I understood his confusion later, when I opened the slider's source and found a comment that explained everything -- including why this bug felt so old. The comment that confessed The slider is not the framework's slider. Our design system ships its own Compose slider, forked from the AOSP Material one, because design needed three knobs the framework does not expose: a custom thumb radius, a custom track height, a differ ## GNOME Shotwell 33 Photo Manager Released With GTK4 Port DevFeed: [GNOME Shotwell 33 Photo Manager Released With GTK4 Port]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-13T10:40:50Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [releases](), [Memory Leaks](), [bug]() Tags: [bug-fixes](), [desktop-linux](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [memory-leaks](), [news](), [open-source-graphics](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [release](), [releases](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [ui]() ### AI overview Shotwell 33 is a major release of the GNOME photo manager that ports its user interface from GTK3 to GTK4. It also adds URI opening in the viewer, reworked printing, memory-leak and potential-crash fixes, and other minor improvements. ### Source excerpt It's been quite some time since hearing any news out of the Shotwell photo manager project for GNOME, but out today is Shotwell 33 with the long-awaited GTK4 port... ## Debian 13.7 Released With Many Bug Fixes DevFeed: [Debian 13.7 Released With Many Bug Fixes]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-12T17:06:53Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Debian](), [bug](), [Linux](), [Security](), [Chromium](), [LLVM](), [PHP]() Tags: [bug-fixes](), [chromium](), [debian](), [desktop-linux](), [linux](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [llvm](), [open-source-graphics](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [php](), [release](), [security](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [updates]() ### AI overview Debian 13.7 has been released with numerous security fixes and bug fixes across the distribution, including updates to the Linux kernel, Chromium, PHP, LLVM, Cinnamon, and other packages. ### Source excerpt For those wanting the freshest Debian 13 "Trixie" install media, Debian 13.7 is out today in bundling up all the latest bug and security fixes... ## GTK 4.24 Released With Better Fractional Scaling, More Precise GDK Frame-Clock DevFeed: [GTK 4.24 Released With Better Fractional Scaling, More Precise GDK Frame-Clock]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-12T10:52:32Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [GTK](), [Wayland](), [SVG](), [Android](), [bug]() Tags: [android](), [bug-fixes](), [desktop](), [desktop-linux](), [feature](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [open-source-graphics](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [release](), [svg](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware]() ### AI overview GTK 4.24 is a stable feature release that improves fractional scaling, frame timing, reduced-motion behavior, SVG support, and Wayland integration. It also includes Android frame-timing improvements and many bug fixes, while session save and restore has moved to GTK 4.26. ### Source excerpt GTK 4.24 released on Friday as the newest stable feature release to the GTK4 toolkit. It's quite a nice update to GTK4 for pairing with next week's GNOME 51 desktop release... ## A tag input that feels like a real product DevFeed: [A tag input that feels like a real product]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Marko Published: 2026-09-12T09:00:23Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Marko Denic Tech]() Topics: [GUI](), [bug](), [Accessibility]() Tags: [blog-for-developers](), [bug](), [build-faster](), [code-productivity](), [code-smarter](), [content-monetization](), [css](), [css-animation](), [css-performance](), [developer-growth](), [developer-resources](), [email-newsletter-for-coders](), [forms](), [front-end-development](), [github-profile-automation](), [html](), [html-tips](), [javascript](), [javascript-tricks](), [learn-to-code](), [product](), [responsive-design-tips](), [ui](), [ux](), [web-dev-newsletter](), [web-development](), [web-development-tips](), [weekly-dev-tips](), [workflow-optimization]() ### AI overview A tutorial on building a robust tag-input control. It covers committing values with Enter, commas, blur, and paste; handling spreadsheet delimiters; avoiding duplicate tags; synchronizing hidden form inputs; and providing accessible chip removal controls. ### Source excerpt Your tag input is silently dropping the last thing users type. Here's the 4-line fix, plus paste handling that finally works with spreadsheets. ## GCC 13.5 Released With 265+ Bug Fixes DevFeed: [GCC 13.5 Released With 265+ Bug Fixes]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-11T09:47:06Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [gcc](), [Compiler](), [bug](), [cpu](), [intel]() Tags: [amd](), [bug-fixes](), [bugs](), [compiler](), [cpu](), [desktop-linux](), [gcc](), [intel](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [open-source-graphics](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [production](), [release](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware]() ### AI overview GCC 13.5 has been released with more than 265 bug fixes. It is the final planned point release for the GCC 13 branch, which is now closed to further development. ### Source excerpt For those continuing to rely on the GCC 13 compiler in production that debuted more than three years ago, GCC 13.5 released today with more than 265 bug fixes. GCC 13.5 also caps off the GCC 13 series as the last planned point release... ## datasette-publish-fly 1.4 DevFeed: [datasette-publish-fly 1.4]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Simon Willison Published: 2026-09-11T02:58:52Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Simon Willison's Weblog]() Topics: [fly](), [App](), [bug]() Tags: [bug](), [datasette](), [datasette-1-542](), [deploy](), [fly](), [fly-40](), [https](), [release](), [volume]() ### AI overview Release notes for datasette-publish-fly 1.4. The release sets force_https=true in fly.toml, fixes a volume lookup bug, and adds compatibility with app-scoped deploy tokens. ### Source excerpt Release: datasette-publish-fly 1.4 Sets force_https=true in fly.toml. #31 Fix for Volume could not be found bug. #32 Compatible with app-scoped deploy tokens. #34 Tags: datasette, fly ## GIMP 3.2.6 Released With Some Early Preparations Toward Eventual GTK4 Port DevFeed: [GIMP 3.2.6 Released With Some Early Preparations Toward Eventual GTK4 Port]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-10T22:12:22Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Font](), [Security](), [Software](), [macOS](), [bug](), [Linux](), [Windows]() Tags: [bug](), [bug-fixes](), [desktop-linux](), [fonts](), [linux](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [macos](), [open-source-graphics](), [performance](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [release](), [security](), [software](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [windows]() ### AI overview GIMP 3.2.6 has been released with performance improvements for loading many fonts, better responsiveness in text and font-list interactions, early codebase preparations for a future GTK4 port, the ability to use Cut on layer groups, and a new Rotation dynamic painting input for newer Wacom pens. The release also adds a macOS package alongside Linux and Windows packages and includes security and bug fixes. ### Source excerpt The long-awaited GIMP 3.0 release for transitioning from GTK2 to GTK3 only saw its stable release last year. But with GTK4 already being out for years, GIMP developers have begun making some very early preparations toward an inevitable GTK4 port... ## \[$\] PostgreSQL 19's "scary patch contest" DevFeed: [\[$\] PostgreSQL 19's "scary patch contest"]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: jzb Published: 2026-09-10T17:29:06Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [LWN.net]() Topics: [PostgreSQL](), [patches](), [Testing](), [bug]() Tags: [beta](), [bug](), [patches](), [postgresql](), [release](), [stable](), [testing]() ### AI overview The PostgreSQL 19 release faced concerns about the readiness of several patches after unusually many bug fixes and ongoing revisions. One patch was reverted, and an extra beta release was scheduled for additional testing. ### Source excerpt PostgreSQL 19 was expected to be released in September, in keeping with the database project's longstanding tradition of a major release every year. However, some late-breaking concerns about several of the features slated for inclusion has some developers worried about the quality of the release. On August 25, PostgreSQL contributor Robert Haas sent an email with the subject "scary patch contest" about several patches that have required an unusually large number of bug fixes leading up to the release, which has raised questions about their readiness for a stable release. One of the patches has been reverted, but several are still under heavy revision, and an extra beta release has been slotted in to allow for additional testing. ## Update Chrome now to protect against an actively exploited vulnerability DevFeed: [Update Chrome now to protect against an actively exploited vulnerability]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Pieter Arntz Published: 2026-09-10T10:52:08Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Malwarebytes]() Topics: [Vulnerabilities](), [bug]() Tags: [browser](), [bugs](), [chrome](), [javascript](), [memory](), [news](), [sandbox](), [security](), [stable-channel](), [update](), [vulnerability](), [webgl]() ### AI overview Chrome's desktop update fixes 230 security issues, including CVE-2026-87491, an actively exploited V8 out-of-bounds write flaw. The article explains how to update Chrome and describes the vulnerability's potential impact within the browser sandbox. ### Source excerpt Chrome issues another monster update, fixing an actively exploited V8 vulnerability and 229 other flaws. ## WeChat worm could pwn a friend before they even answered the call DevFeed: [WeChat worm could pwn a friend before they even answered the call]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Connor Jones Published: 2026-09-09T12:45:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [www.theregister.com - Articles]() Topics: [Cybersecurity](), [bug](), [cross-platform]() Tags: [ai](), [bug](), [cross-platform](), [cybersecurity](), [memory](), [security]() ### AI overview A report says AI helped turn a VoIP memory bug into cross-platform remote code execution before Tencent shut it down. ### Source excerpt Calif says AI helped turn a VoIP memory bug into cross-platform RCE before Tencent shut it down ## A "proof" of Fermat's Last Theorem that fits the margin DevFeed: [A "proof" of Fermat's Last Theorem that fits the margin]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: "Marc Ilunga" Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [The Trail of Bits Blog](), [The Trail of Bits Blog]() Topics: [Lean](), [bug](), [Memory safety verification]() Tags: [bug](), [exploits](), [memory-safety](), [open-source](), [vulnerability-disclosure]() ### AI overview A Lean string-slicing bug caused its logical evaluator and compiled native code to disagree, allowing a contradiction that could make an invalid proof appear checked. The issue was fixed after disclosure. ### Source excerpt Fermat famously claimed to have a "truly marvelous proof" of his Last Theorem, but he never wrote it down, insisting the margin of his page was too narrow to contain it. A few centuries later, Anthropic announced a complete formalization of Fermat's Last Theorem using 13 million lines of Lean code (clearly not what Fermat intended). Luckily, we found a wonderfully cursed Lean bug, shown below, that suggests the proof may have fit the margin after all. The issue affects all stable versions of Lean up to 4.33.1, and the patch is incorporated in v4.34.0-rc1. A "checked" proof of Fermat's Last Theorem using Lean 4.33.1 The blue checkmarks in the screenshot above would suggest that Lean considers this proof correct. This seems odd given the amount of work Sir Andrew Wiles put into this problem and the vast size of Claude's proof. So what is going on? The "proof" clearly doesn't make any sense and exploits an issue in Lean. We found the issue while using GPT-5.6 to experiment with a new skill for code review. We want to clarify up front that the issue is not a kernel soundness issue, but it happens to nicely fit any discussion of strings, lengths, and substrings. The issue affects String.Pos.Raw.extract, Lean's low-level string-slicing function. When asked to extract a one-byte slice at an astronomically large position, Lean's logical definition returns the empty string. But the compiled native code returns the entire original string. That disagreement is enough to manufacture a contradiction. Lean's ordinary evaluator "proves" that the tiny slice was empty, while native evaluation "proves" that the very same slice contained "a truly marvelous proof." Put those together, and Lean concludes that the empty string equals a non-empty string. And once you have a contradiction, you can prove anything, including Fermat's Last Theorem. On the bright side, the Lean team was considerably faster than mathematical history. About 90 minutes after we reported the issue, hargoniX opened [Next page]()