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Four stable kernels for Wednesday
Publication: LWN.net
Author: jzb
Source published: 21/10/2026, 13:24:25 UTC
Briefing created: 21/10/2026, 13:57:57 UTC
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Briefings
Greg Kroah-Hartman released four stable Linux kernel versions (7.2.12, 6.18.58, 6.12.114, and 6.6.160) on October 21, 2026, each containing important fixes. Users are advised to upgrade these kernels to resolve specific issues.
Key points
- Greg Kroah-Hartman released four stable kernel versions: 7.2.12, 6.18.58, 6.12.114, and 6.6.160.
- Each kernel version includes important fixes that require user upgrades.
Context
Greg Kroah-Hartman, the maintainer of the Linux kernel, announced these stable releases on October 21, 2026, to address known issues affecting system stability and performance.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to the announcement date and kernel versions; specific fix details, user impact data, or upgrade timelines are not provided.
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