Two stable Linux kernel updates, 7.2.13 and 6.18.59, were released today by Greg Kroah-Hartman, both containing critical bug-fix and security patches without adding new features. The updates address issues related to SMB/CIFS/NTFS data corruption, heap overflows, and use-after-free bugs, maintaining a synchronized patch schedule for both cutting-edge and long-term support (LTS) deployments. While 7.2.13 is part of the current development series, 6.18.59 is an LTS version with support lasting until at least December 2027, showcasing the ongoing dual-lifecycle approach of the Linux kernel. The overlap of fixes between the two versions illustrates the stable process effectively managing critical updates across different kernel tracks

Linux 7.2.13 and 6.18.59 Stable Kernels Released with Security Fixes

Greg Kroah-Hartman shipped two coordinated stable Linux kernel updates today, tagging 7.2.13 and 6.18.59 within eight minutes of each other. Neither release adds features, but both bundle bug-fix and security patches focused on SMB/CIFS/NTFS data corruption, heap overflows, and use-after-free bugs. The 7.2.13 update rides the newest mainline series, while 6.18.59 is the LTS track supported through at least December 2027. Both deliver overlapping fixes, keeping cutting-edge and production deployments patched on the same schedule.

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