SUSE alert openSUSE-SU-2026:0250-1 (opam)

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openSUSE-SU-2026:0250-1: important: Security update for opam
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Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:04:44 +0200
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   openSUSE Security Update: Security update for opam
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Announcement ID:    openSUSE-SU-2026:0250-1
Rating:             important
References:         
Cross-References:   CVE-2026-57825
Affected Products:
                    openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP7
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   An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available.

Description:

   This update for opam fixes the following issues:

   Update to version 2.5.2:

   - CVE-2026-57825: Fixed a bug that allowed a package to install files
     anywhere
     on the system using a symlink to an external directory without warning
      the user and asking for their permission.


Patch Instructions:

   To install this openSUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods
   like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".

   Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product:

   - openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP7:

      zypper in -t patch openSUSE-2026-250=1



Package List:

   - openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP7 (aarch64 ppc64le s390x x86_64):

      opam-2.5.2-bp157.2.6.1
      opam-devel-2.5.2-bp157.2.6.1
      opam-installer-2.5.2-bp157.2.6.1


References:

   https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-57825.html