The sixth release candidate for Linux Kernel 7.3, version 7.3-rc6, has been launched, featuring 524 commits from 281 contributors, with a focus on driver fixes and memory-safety patches. Notable contributions include Sean Christopherson's 21 KVM-related commits and Johan Hovold's work on USB-serial subsystems. While there were no new CVEs announced, approximately 69 commits addressed various kernel vulnerabilities, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance security. The upcoming weeks may see a dip in activity due to the Kernel Maintainer Summit and Linux Plumbers Conference, with Torvalds urging continued testing of the kernel

Linux Kernel 7.3-rc6 Released: Driver Fixes and Commits Dominate

Linus Torvalds shipped the sixth release candidate for Linux Kernel 7.3. The release brings 524 commits from 281 contributors, including roughly 69 memory-safety and security-relevant patches even though no CVE was announced. The heaviest lifting came from Sean Christopherson's 21 KVM commits, with supporting work from Johan Hovold on USB-serial teardown races and Paulo Alcantara's SMB/netfs data-integrity fixes.

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