XanMod has released three new Linux kernel builds—6.18.49 (LTS), 7.1.13 (Main), and 7.2.3 (Edge)—which include important security fixes and optimizations for x64v1 to x64v3 CPU tiers. These updates feature upstream security patches addressing vulnerabilities in usbfs and ALSA usb-audio, along with custom LLVM optimizations and enhanced network performance features like Cloudflare TCP collapse processing and Google BBRv3 congestion control. The LTS version maintains support for older CPUs, while the Main and Edge branches cater to more recent processors, incorporating various build optimizations for improved performance. Users of Debian and Ubuntu-based systems can find these updates in the APT repository, although they are advised to check compatibility with certain DKMS modules before installation
XanMod Releases Linux Kernels 6.18.49, 7.1.13, and 7.2.3 with Security Fixes and Optimizations
XanMod maintainer Alexandre Frade released three simultaneous kernel builds today, spanning the LTS 6.18.49, Main 7.1.13, and Edge 7.2.3 branches with support for x64v1 through x64v3 CPU tiers. The updates incorporate upstream security patches addressing usbfs use-after-free and malicious ALSA usb-audio exploits, while layering in XanMod's custom LLVM optimizations, Cloudflare TCP collapse processing, and Google BBRv3 congestion control.
