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Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS release patches security bugs across ten flavors

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Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS release patches security bugs across ten flavors

Canonical released Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS, incorporating security updates and high-severity bug fixes into new installation media for the Noble Numbat release. The point release extends across ten flavors, including Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Ubuntu MATE, Ubuntu Studio, and Edubuntu, allowing users to deploy pre-patched systems without waiting for post-installation updates.

Why it matters: Organizations and users deploying Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS can reduce their initial security exposure by installing a patched baseline, eliminating the window where systems would otherwise run with known vulnerabilities.

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