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Update Now to Patch Critical Linux and Perl Vulnerabilities

Avoid privilege escalation, data leaks, and code execution,update to the latest Tails version immediately.

Sam Bent

Apr 16, 2025 — 1 min read

Tails 6.14.2 Released: Critical Security Fixes for Linux and Perl Update Immediately
This update isn't optional. Tails 6.14.2 fixes serious vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel and Perl interpreter that could lead to privilege escalation or remote code execution.

🔗 View official changelog

The Tails Project has released version 6.14.2, and it includes crucial security patches inherited from Debian. If you're running Tails, updating to this version is strongly advised especially if you rely on it for anonymous or high-risk use cases.

What’s Fixed in Tails 6.14.2?

This update applies two significant security patches:

🔒 Linux Kernel Updated to 6.1.133

This kernel bump incorporates fixes for dozens of CVEs, including vulnerabilities that could allow:

Local privilege escalation
Denial-of-service attacks
Information disclosure
Potential system compromise

Full list of vulnerabilities addressed:
Debian Security Advisory DSA-5900-1

🐪 Perl Updated to 5.36.0-7+deb12u2

Also patched is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Perl that could result in:

Denial of service
Arbitrary code execution in rare cases

Details here:
Debian Security Advisory DSA-5902-1

Why It Matters for Tails Users

Tails is built to protect your identity and maintain operational security. But these kinds of vulnerabilities can undermine that entire premise if left unpatched. Even with amnesia mode and Tor routing, a kernel-level or interpreter exploit can break containment or expose you to surveillance and compromise.

This isn’t a cosmetic or performance update it's a critical security patch.

What You Should Do Now

Plug in your Tails USB
Boot into Tails and connect to the internet
Follow the standard upgrade procedure
Verify you're running Tails 6.14.2

You can view the full changelog at:
https://tails.net/news/version_6.14.2/

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