Linux: Update kernel to 6.6.60 #3666
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📝 WalkthroughWalkthroughThe changes in this pull request primarily involve updating the Linux kernel version from 6.6.59 to 6.6.60 across various configuration files and documentation for different hardware platforms. The documentation file Changes
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🔇 Additional comments (11)buildroot-external/configs/khadas_vim3_defconfig (2)
The update from 6.6.59 to 6.6.60 is a patch-level increment within the stable 6.6.x series. This is a low-risk change that:
Let's verify the kernel version and check for any critical fixes in the changelog. ✅ Verification successfulKernel version 6.6.60 verified - safe to proceed The version update is verified as legitimate and current:
🏁 Scripts executedThe following scripts were executed for the analysis: Script: #!/bin/bash
# Description: Verify kernel version 6.6.60 and its changelog
# Check if 6.6.60 is available on kernel.org
echo "Checking kernel.org for version 6.6.60..."
curl -s https://www.kernel.org/releases.json | jq -r '.releases[] | select(.version == "6.6.60")'
# Fetch and check the changelog
echo -e "\nFetching changelog..."
curl -s https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6.60 | head -n 20
Length of output: 1968 buildroot-external/configs/odroid_c4_defconfig (1)
The kernel version update from 6.6.59 to 6.6.60 looks correct. As this is a patch version update, it should primarily contain bug fixes and security updates. Let's verify the kernel version's official release and check for any breaking changes: ✅ Verification successfulKernel version 6.6.60 is officially released and verified The kernel version 6.6.60 has been officially released on November 8, 2024, as a longterm release. The version is published on kernel.org with proper signatures, changelogs, and has been tested by multiple maintainers. The update is safe to proceed with. 🏁 Scripts executedThe following scripts were executed for the analysis: Script: #!/bin/bash
# Description: Verify kernel version 6.6.60 release status and changelog
# Check if the kernel version exists in kernel.org
curl -s https://www.kernel.org/releases.json | jq -r '.releases[] | select(.version == "6.6.60")'
# Fetch and display the ChangeLog summary
echo "ChangeLog Summary:"
curl -s https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6.60 | head -n 20
Length of output: 1863 buildroot-external/configs/odroid_c2_defconfig (1)
The kernel version update from 6.6.59 to 6.6.60 looks correct and aligns with the PR objectives. Let's verify the kernel changelog and check for any known issues: ✅ Verification successfulBased on the provided context, I can now generate the final response. The changelog shows that Linux kernel 6.6.60 contains various fixes for security issues, memory leaks, deadlocks, and other bugs across different subsystems. The version check confirms that all board configurations are consistently using kernel version 6.6.60. LGTM! The kernel update looks good and consistent across all board configurations. The update from 6.6.59 to 6.6.60 includes important fixes:
🏁 Scripts executedThe following scripts were executed for the analysis: Script: #!/bin/bash
# Description: Fetch and analyze the kernel changelog for version 6.6.60
# Fetch the changelog
echo "Fetching changelog from kernel.org..."
curl -s https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6.60
# Check if this version is consistent across all board configs
echo -e "\nVerifying version consistency across board configs..."
find . -name "*defconfig" -type f -exec grep -l "BR2_LINUX_KERNEL_CUSTOM_VERSION_VALUE" {} \; | \
xargs grep "BR2_LINUX_KERNEL_CUSTOM_VERSION_VALUE"
Length of output: 250607 buildroot-external/configs/odroid_xu4_defconfig (1)
The update from Linux kernel 6.6.59 to 6.6.60 is a minor version bump that typically includes bug fixes and security updates. Let's verify the kernel version and review the changelog: ✅ Verification successfulKernel version 6.6.60 is verified and available The verification confirms:
🏁 Scripts executedThe following scripts were executed for the analysis: Script: #!/bin/bash
# Description: Verify kernel version 6.6.60 exists and fetch its changelog
# Check if the kernel version exists on kernel.org
curl -s -I "https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/linux-6.6.60.tar.xz" | head -n 1
# Fetch and display the changelog
curl -s "https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6.60" | head -n 20
Length of output: 1128 buildroot-external/configs/odroid_n2_defconfig (1)
The kernel version update from 6.6.59 to 6.6.60 is straightforward and maintains compatibility with existing config fragments in the v6.6.y directory. Let's verify the kernel version availability and consistency: ✅ Verification successfulThe previous results showed that:
Let's verify the actual location of kernel configs and any other version references to ensure complete consistency. Kernel version update verified and consistent across the system The verification confirms:
🏁 Scripts executedThe following scripts were executed for the analysis: Script: #!/bin/bash
# Description: Verify kernel version availability and consistency across configs
# Check if the kernel version is available
echo "Checking kernel.org for version 6.6.60..."
curl -s https://www.kernel.org/releases.json | jq -r '.releases[] | select(.version == "6.6.60")'
# Verify consistency across all board configs
echo -e "\nChecking version consistency across board configs..."
find buildroot-external/configs -type f -name "*defconfig" -exec grep -H "BR2_LINUX_KERNEL_CUSTOM_VERSION_VALUE" {} \;
# Verify kernel config fragment path exists
echo -e "\nVerifying kernel config fragments..."
find kernel/v6.6.y -type f -name "*.config"
Length of output: 2440 Script: #!/bin/bash
# Let's check the actual kernel config fragments location
echo "Searching for kernel config fragments..."
fd -t f ".config$" -d 4
# Check if there are any kernel version references in other paths
echo -e "\nChecking for kernel version references in other paths..."
rg "6\.6\.(59|60)" --type-not binary
Length of output: 1931 buildroot-external/configs/odroid_m1_defconfig (2)
The kernel version update from 6.6.59 to 6.6.60 looks correct. Since this is a minor version update, please ensure you've reviewed the kernel changelog at https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6.60 for any notable changes or security fixes that should be highlighted in the PR description.
The version update should be consistent across all board configuration files. ✅ Verification successfulKernel version is consistent across all board configurations All board configuration files in 🏁 Scripts executedThe following scripts were executed for the analysis: Script: #!/bin/bash
# Description: Verify kernel version consistency across all board configurations
echo "Checking kernel version in all defconfigs..."
find buildroot-external/configs -name "*defconfig" -type f -exec grep -H "BR2_LINUX_KERNEL_CUSTOM_VERSION_VALUE" {} \;
# Ensure no old version references remain
echo -e "\nChecking for any remaining references to old version..."
rg "6\.6\.59" --type-add 'config:*.config' --type config
Length of output: 1536 buildroot-external/configs/green_defconfig (1)
The kernel version update from 6.6.59 to 6.6.60 is a patch-level update that maintains API compatibility. Let's verify the kernel version and review the changelog: ✅ Verification successfulBased on the previous results, we can see that:
Let's verify the U-Boot configuration and kernel settings to ensure everything is properly configured. Kernel update to 6.6.60 verified and compatible The update is verified to be:
🏁 Scripts executedThe following scripts were executed for the analysis: Script: #!/bin/bash
# Description: Verify kernel version 6.6.60 availability and changelog
# Check if the kernel version exists on kernel.org
echo "Checking kernel.org for version 6.6.60..."
curl -s -I "https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/linux-6.6.60.tar.xz" | head -n 1
# Fetch and display the changelog
echo -e "\nFetching changelog highlights..."
curl -s "https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6.60" | head -n 20
# Verify U-Boot compatibility
echo -e "\nChecking U-Boot configuration..."
grep -n "BR2_TARGET_UBOOT_CUSTOM_VERSION_VALUE" .
Length of output: 1457 Script: #!/bin/bash
# Let's verify U-Boot configuration with the correct path pattern
echo "Checking U-Boot version in defconfig..."
grep -n "BR2_TARGET_UBOOT_CUSTOM_VERSION_VALUE" buildroot-external/configs/green_defconfig
# Let's also check kernel configuration settings
echo -e "\nChecking kernel configuration settings..."
grep -n "BR2_LINUX_KERNEL" buildroot-external/configs/green_defconfig
Length of output: 1263 buildroot-external/configs/generic_aarch64_defconfig (1)
The kernel version update from 6.6.59 to 6.6.60 appears straightforward. Let's verify the release details. ✅ Verification successfulLinux kernel 6.6.60 update verified - contains security and stability fixes The kernel version 6.6.60 is officially released and available from kernel.org as of November 8, 2024. The changelog shows multiple important fixes including:
The update is recommended as it addresses several stability and security issues while maintaining compatibility. 🏁 Scripts executedThe following scripts were executed for the analysis: Script: #!/bin/bash
# Description: Verify Linux kernel 6.6.60 release details
# Check if the kernel version exists
echo "Checking kernel.org for version 6.6.60..."
curl -s https://www.kernel.org/releases.json | jq '.releases[] | select(.version == "6.6.60")'
# Download and check the ChangeLog
echo -e "\nFetching ChangeLog for breaking changes and security fixes..."
curl -s https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6.60 | grep -iE "security|break|fix|cve"
Length of output: 18717 buildroot-external/configs/ova_defconfig (1)
The kernel version update looks good. Let's verify the version and its changes. ✅ Verification successfulKernel version 6.6.60 update verified and compatible The verification confirms:
🏁 Scripts executedThe following scripts were executed for the analysis: Script: #!/bin/bash
# Description: Verify kernel version 6.6.60 and its changes
# Check if the kernel version exists
echo "Checking kernel version existence..."
curl -s -I "https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/linux-6.6.60.tar.xz" | head -n 1
# Fetch and display relevant changelog entries
echo -e "\nFetching changelog entries..."
curl -s "https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6.60" | head -n 50
# Verify kernel config fragment compatibility
echo -e "\nChecking kernel config fragment paths..."
fd -t f "hassos.config|docker.config|device-support.config|device-support-pci.config|device-support-wireless.config|device-support-wireless-pci.config" "kernel/v6.6.y/"
Length of output: 2963 Script: #!/bin/bash
# Let's verify the kernel configuration fragments in the repository
# First, find the kernel config fragments directory
echo "Searching for kernel config fragments..."
fd -t f "hassos.config|docker.config|device-support.config|device-support-pci.config|device-support-wireless.config|device-support-wireless-pci.config"
# Check if there are any references to kernel version in other board configs
echo -e "\nChecking kernel version references in other configs..."
rg "BR2_LINUX_KERNEL_CUSTOM_VERSION_VALUE=\"6.6" buildroot-external/configs/
# Look for any kernel-related make files or patches
echo -e "\nChecking for kernel-related files..."
fd -t f "linux.*\.patch|linux.*\.mk" buildroot-external/
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