Linux 6.18 (longterm)
LINUX-6.18Linux kernel · Release · Linux longterm
Supported until · in 783 days
Linux 6.18 (longterm) has an announced end-of-sale date; support continues until (in 783 days).
- Released
- 11mo ago
- End of software maintenance
- in 2y 2mo
- End of security support
- in 2y 2mo
- End of support
- in 2y 2mo
Lifecycle Milestones
| Released | 11mo 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 6.18 (longterm) still maintained?
Yes. The catalog lists Linux kernel support for Linux 6.18 (longterm) through 2028-12-31. See Linux kernel's lifecycle bulletin.
When do security fixes for Linux 6.18 (longterm) stop?
Security fixes for Linux 6.18 (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 6.18 (longterm) to?
Upgrade to a currently maintained Linux kernel release. Check Linux kernel's release notes for the recommended version.
Linux 6.18 (longterm) Release Lifecycle
Linux 6.18 (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 .