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Linux 6.12 (longterm)

SKU LINUX-6.12

Linux kernel · Release · Linux longterm

Supported until · in 783 days

Linux 6.12 (longterm) has an announced end-of-sale date; support continues until (in 783 days).

Released
1y 12mo ago
End of software maintenance
in 2y 2mo
End of security support
in 2y 2mo
End of support
in 2y 2mo

Lifecycle Milestones

Released 1y 12mo ago
End of software maintenance in 2y 2mo
End of security vulnerability support in 2y 2mo
Last date of support in 2y 2mo

Is Linux 6.12 (longterm) still maintained?

Yes. The catalog lists Linux kernel support for Linux 6.12 (longterm) through 2028-12-31. See Linux kernel's lifecycle bulletin.

When do security fixes for Linux 6.12 (longterm) stop?

Security fixes for Linux 6.12 (longterm) stop on 2028-12-31. After that date, a system on this release cannot be patched against newly disclosed vulnerabilities without upgrading.

What should I upgrade Linux 6.12 (longterm) to?

Upgrade to a currently maintained Linux kernel release. Check Linux kernel's release notes for the recommended version.

Linux 6.12 (longterm) Release Lifecycle

Linux 6.12 (longterm) is a release line of Linux kernel Linux longterm. Linux kernel ships bug fixes until the end of active support and security fixes until the end of security support; after that, systems still running it must move to a supported release to stay patchable. The dates below are the published milestones for this release line. Vendor support will continue until .

Applicable Platforms

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