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Alpine Linux 3.24.1 released with OpenSSL security fixes

Key Takeaway

Alpine Linux 3.24.1 is a maintenance release providing critical security updates for OpenSSL.

Summary

The Alpine Linux project has released version 3.24.1, a maintenance update for the 3.24 series. This release focuses on addressing multiple security vulnerabilities in OpenSSL, following a security advisory issued on June 9, 2026.

Security updates in Alpine 3.24.1

  • Addresses multiple OpenSSL vulnerabilities including CVE-2026-34180, CVE-2026-42764, and CVE-2026-45445.
  • Includes fixes for a total of 15 identified CVEs related to OpenSSL.
  • This is a maintenance release specifically targeting the 3.24 series.

Why it matters

Users running Alpine Linux 3.24 should update immediately to mitigate risks associated with the patched OpenSSL vulnerabilities.

Original reference: alpinelinux.org →