The analysis of Linux kernel bugs shows that some bugs remain undiscovered for over 20 years, with an average lifespan of 2.1 years. The study examined 125,183 bug-fix pairs and found that certain subsystems have longer bug lifetimes. A tool developed for the research identified 92% of historical bugs, and findings indicate that bug discovery has improved over time.

The Rust experiment in the Linux kernel concludes, confirming its suitability and permanence in kernel development, with Rust now used in production and supported by major Linux distributions.

The Linux kernel 6.18 RC1 has been released for public testing, featuring enhancements in Btrfs, LoongArch KVM, FreeBSD’s Bhyve hypervisor, and AMD's Secure AVIC, with the final release expected by late 2025.