Critical MariaDB Security Update for Slackware 15.0: Patch CVE-2025-30722 & Other Vulnerabilities

 

Slackware 15.0 users must patch MariaDB now! Critical security fixes for CVE-2025-30722, CVE-2025-30693, and more. Download updated packages for 32-bit & 64-bit systems. Learn why enterprise Linux admins prioritize this update.

Slackware 15.0 and -current users must immediately update MariaDB to address critical security flaws. 

This patch resolves multiple high-risk vulnerabilities, including remote code execution (RCE) and privilege escalation risks.

Why This Update Matters for Linux Security

MariaDB, the leading open-source database alternative to MySQL, powers millions of enterprise and web applications. The latest security patches address:

🔴 CVE-2025-30722 – Remote attacker exploit in authentication protocol

🔴 CVE-2025-30693 – Privilege escalation via improper access controls

🔴 CVE-2023-52970 – Memory corruption leading to denial-of-service (DoS)

🔴 CVE-2023-52969 – SQL injection vector in prepared statements

Unpatched systems risk data breaches, service disruptions, and compliance violations.

Download Links for Slackware MariaDB Security Updates

Get the latest hardened MariaDB packages for your Slackware version:

✅ Slackware 15.0 (32-bit)
📥 ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware-15.0/patches/packages/mariadb-10.5.29-i586-1_slack15.0.txz
🔒 MD5: 3ac0ae5edb7063ca8feedb0ecdb0a88d

✅ Slackware 15.0 (64-bit)
📥 ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware64-15.0/patches/packages/mariadb-10.5.29-x86_64-1_slack15.0.txz
🔒 MD5: e535f783af1749341ed222a10522af4b

✅ Slackware -current (32-bit)
📥 ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware-current/slackware/ap/mariadb-11.4.6-i686-1.txz
🔒 MD5: 6792ba5ff1c117ee4970db1eb4ed088a

✅ Slackware -current (64-bit)
📥 ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware64-current/slackware64/ap/mariadb-11.4.6-x86_64-1.txz
🔒 MD5: 54eaf8733363566bf8de5b24e4ec9db3

Additional Mirror Sites

For faster downloads, visit the Slackware Get Mirror List to find a server near you.

Enterprise Implications of MariaDB Security Patches

This update is critical for:

✔ Database administrators managing sensitive data

✔ DevOps teams ensuring CI/CD pipeline security

✔ Web hosting providers mitigating customer risks

✔ Compliance-driven organizations (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)

Pro Tip: Always verify package integrity using MD5 checksums before installation.

FAQs: Slackware MariaDB Security Update

Q: How urgent is this update?

A: Extremely urgent. Several CVEs allow remote exploitation.

Q: Does this affect MySQL users?

A: No, but MariaDB users should patch immediately.

Q: Where can I report new vulnerabilities?

A: Contact the MariaDB Security Team.