Linux kernel 7.2.15 marks end of 7.2 stable series

Greg Kroah-Hartman announced the release of Linux kernel version 7.2.15. This update serves as the final release in the 7.2 stable series. Consequently, the 7.2.y kernel tree has reached end-of-life status following this specific release. Users are advised to move to the 7.3.y series after the 7.2.15 release to continue receiving updates.

The end-of-life date for the 7.2 series was earlier than normal. Kroah-Hartman decided on this early termination due to the current release cycle and pending patches. This decision allows the team to focus on the 7.3.y release. Maintaining eight different kernel branches simultaneously is considered a taxing task for the development team.