Linux Kernel 5.10.253, 5.15.203, 6.1.168, 6.6.135, 6.12.83, 6.18.23, and 6.19.13 released
The latest batch of stable Linux kernels delivers urgent security patches for the network stack while quietly fixing several memory management edge cases. Researchers spent considerable time patching buffer overflows and reference count leaks inside the AF_RXRPC subsystem, which stops local attackers from exploiting oversized packet authenticators or triggering kernel panics. You will also notice targeted repairs for Arm64 page count overflows and virtual memory area leaks that used to waste slab resources during heavy workloads. Intel graphics and networking drivers finally stop hitting race conditions that caused sudden system hangs, and minor build infrastructure tweaks alongside input subsystem corrections wrap up this necessary maintenance update.
Linux Kernel 5.10.253, 5.15.203, 6.1.168, 6.6.135, 6.12.83, 6.18.23, and 6.19.13 released
The latest stable Linux kernel releases include versions 5.10.253, 5.15.203, 6.1.168, 6.6.135, 6.12.83, 6.18.23, and 6.19.13, all of which feature critical security patches for the network stack and improvements in memory management. Significant fixes have been made to the AF_RXRPC subsystem to prevent local attackers from exploiting vulnerabilities, while targeted repairs for Arm64 and Intel drivers address memory leaks and race conditions. Additionally, hardware-specific issues related to Intel GPU and network drivers have been resolved to enhance system stability and performance. Users running systems affected by these updates are encouraged to apply the patches to ensure security and functionality
