Kernel 6.13.7 Changelog / Release Notes

Unofficial Kernel 6.13.7 pretty changelog. A short summary of the changes implemented in the latest Kernel 6.13.x iteration.

The Linux kernel continues to evolve, and version 6.13.7 brings a series of important fixes and optimizations to enhance system stability, performance, and hardware compatibility. This update primarily focuses on resolving bugs and improving components such as graphics, memory management, networking, and audio drivers.

Below, we’ve compiled a list of the most notable changes in this release. If you’re interested in the full technical details, you can always check the official announcement.

Key Changes and Improvements in Linux 6.13.7:

• Graphics:
  • drm/imagination: Avoids deadlocks when releasing fences and ensures proper locking for unmap operations.
• Memory:
  • mm: Fixes handling of finish_fault() for large folios.
• ACPI & USB:
  • acpi/typec/ucsi: Introduces the ->poll_cci method for improved compatibility.
• Credentials:
  • cred: Ensures correct return of old credentials in revert_creds_light().
• Networking:
  • wifi/iwlwifi/pcie: Fixes TSO preparation to correctly allocate scatter-gather structures.
  • nvme-tcp: Corrects the C2HTermReq error message to properly reflect the status code.
• Audio:
  • ALSA/hda/realtek: Fixes incorrect use of IS_REACHABLE() to avoid compilation errors.
• Development Tools:
  • kbuild/hdrcheck: Fixes cross-compilation with Clang by correctly adding KBUILD_CPPFLAGS.
• IIO (Industrial I/O):
  • adc/ad7606: Fixes the available scale list to reflect accurate values.

Note: The following list highlights the most important changes and improvements in Linux kernel version 6.13.7. For the full and detailed changelog, please refer to the official announcement.