Linux Kernel 5.17 Release Delayed to Tackle Spectre v2 Exploit

Linux Kernel 5.17 Release Delayed to Tackle Spectre v2 Exploit

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Abhishek
Mar 14, 2022

With last-minute Spectre fixes, the Linux Kernel 5.17 release was delayed while restarting the automated testing process. Learn more here.

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