Linux Kernel 7.0.12 has been released, featuring stability patches that address issues with Thunderbolt property parsing, AMD and Intel graphics drivers, and legacy serial port handling. The update resolves critical memory leaks and race conditions that could cause USB device ghosts, display lockups, and kernel stack exhaustion. It also enhances security for networking and storage drivers by closing several potential attack vectors, particularly against oversized protocol payloads. Users, especially those with hybrid laptops or relying on Thunderbolt docks, are encouraged to upgrade to improve system stability and performance
Linux Kernel 7.0.12 Fixes Thunderbolt Hangs, GPU Driver Bugs, and Serial Port Crashes
Linux Kernel 7.0.12 drops a tight batch of stability patches targeting Thunderbolt property parsing, AMD and Intel graphics drivers, and legacy serial port handling. The update squashes critical memory leaks and race conditions that previously caused ghost USB devices, display clock lockups, and kernel stack exhaustion on docked systems. Networking and storage drivers also get hardened against oversized protocol payloads, closing several remote and physical attack vectors. Users running hybrid laptops or relying on stable peripheral connections should apply the package to stop random hangs and restore proper hardware LED functionality.
