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VirtualBox 7.1.12 Improves Support for Linux Kernel 6.16 on Linux Hosts and Guests
VirtualBox 7.1.12 is here about five weeks after VirtualBox 7.1.10 and promises to add additional fixes to improve support for the upcoming Linux 6.16 kernel series for both Linux hosts and guests. Initial support for Linux kernel 6.16 landed in the previous update, VirtualBox 7.1.10.
This release also improves the Linux Guest Additions by fixing an issue that made VBoxClient fail to start if the Linux guest was running a kernel from the Linux 2.6 series or older, an issue that prompted a warning in the system log due to an incorrect udev rule, as well as an issue causing ‘rcvboxadd status-kernel’ to report an incorrect status when the Linux guest was running a kernel from the Linux 3.10 series or older.
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VirtualBox 7.1.12 Brings Fixes for Nested VMs and Kernel Compatibility
VirtualBox, a popular open-source virtualization software, has released its latest version, 7.1.12, a new maintenance update designed to enhance stability and address several issues affecting users across various platforms.
One notable fix is in the Virtual Machine Monitor, resolving a critical issue where running nested virtual machines previously resulted in a “Guru Meditation” error for the outer VM. Additionally, for users relying on NAT, the scenario where virtual machines with excessively long names refuse to start has also been effectively addressed.
Linux hosts received targeted attention, specifically addressing a severe issue causing potential kernel panics when bridged networking was used alongside network interfaces managed by the ixgbe driver on newer kernels.