Linux Kernel 7.2.15 has been released as the final update for the 7.2 series, which is now officially retired to allow developers to focus on version 7.3. This last release includes eight critical fixes, notably addressing a security vulnerability that allowed unprivileged users to write to root-owned read-only files. Users are urged to upgrade to 7.3 immediately, as the 7.2 series will no longer receive any bug fixes or support. The release also highlights the growing trend of AI-assisted development within the kernel, as indicated by contributions that were tagged with "Assisted-by: Claude.

Linux Kernel 7.2.15 Released as Final 7.2 Kernel; End-of-Life Pushes Users to 7.3

Linux 7.2.15 shipped today as the final stable release of the 7.2 series, which Greg Kroah-Hartman retired early so the team can focus on 7.3. The update is tiny at just 15 files but bundles eight real fixes, including a security-critical skb_zerocopy bug that let unprivileged users write to root-owned read-only files. Several of those fixes carry an "Assisted-by: Claude" tag, adding another dated data point to AI-assisted kernel development. Greg says everyone still on 7.2 must upgrade now, though staying on an LTS like 6.18 remains an option.

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