Linux kernel version 6.12.117 has been released by Greg Kroah-Hartman on November 10, 2026, with a mandatory upgrade advisory due to important security and memory-safety fixes. This stable release builds on the previous version, 6.12.116, which focused on Xen virtualization fixes and continues to backport reviewed patches without adding new features. The 6.12 LTS series is supported until December 2028, providing users with about two more years of updates. Users are encouraged to upgrade to 6.12.117, which can be obtained through the linux-stable.git branch and is essential for maintaining system security and functionality

Linux Kernel 6.12.117 Released with Mandatory Upgrade Advisory

Greg Kroah-Hartman has released Linux kernel 6.12.117, the latest point update in the 6.12 LTS series, on November 10, 2026. It carries the "all users must upgrade" advisory, signaling that security and memory-safety fixes are included in this stable release. Building on 6.12.116's Xen virtualization fixes, it backports reviewed patches rather than adding new features. The 6.12 LTS series is supported until December 2028, giving users roughly two more years of updates.

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