Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS Is Now Available for Download Powered by Linux Kernel 6.14

posted by Marius Nestor on Aug 07, 2025,
updated Aug 09, 2025

Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS comes six months after Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS as an up-to-date installation media for those who wish to deploy the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) operating system on new computers without having to download hundreds of updated packages from the repositories after the installation.

Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS is powered by Linux kernel 6.14 and the Mesa 25.0 graphics stacks from the newer Ubuntu 25.04 (Plucky Puffin) release. Ubuntu 24.04 and Ubuntu 24.04.1 both shipped with Linux kernel 6.8, and Ubuntu 24.04.2 shipped with Linux kernel 6.11, so the newer kernel should offer support for newer hardware.

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Linuxiac:

• Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS Released with Bug Fixes and Security Updates

  Almost six months after its previous 24.04.2 LTS release, the Ubuntu team has announced the general availability of Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS (powered by Linux kernel 6.14), the third maintenance update in the Nomble Numbat series, initially launched in April 2024.

  Regarding core system fixes, the update brings improved installation reliability, particularly for specialized hardware. CD images now include fixes for RISC-V builds, addressing issues with device trees and kernel compatibility. Additionally, the Hardware Enablement stack is now properly enabled for 24.04.2.

OMG Ubuntu:

• Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS Released with Linux 6.14 + Mesa 25 - OMG! Ubuntu

  The third point release in the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS series, Ubuntu 24.04.3 rolls all the critical security, bug, and other software updates issued to the Noble Numbat since the last installation image (ISO) was generated for Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS, released earlier this year.

  On board is the new hardware enablement stack (HWE) that rolled out to existing users of 24.04 last month. This enables devices to boot from newer Linux kernel and graphics drivers, Linux 6.14 and Mesa 25.0.7 respectively, both back-ported from Ubuntu 25.04.

  The Mesa update also introduces the mesa-amber package to the LTS. This includes drivers for older legacy graphics cards that are no longer supported in the main mesa package.

  I’ve reported on the release of several notable bug fixes to Noble in recent months, like vanishing ‘install’ button in Software Updater, missing thumbnail previews on the desktop, touchscreen input annoyances, and connection issues with Bluetooth audio.

DW:

• Distribution Release: Ubuntu 24.04.3

  Paride Legovini has announced the release of Ubuntu 24.04.3, a minor update to the project's 24.04 LTS series which includes security fixes and updates to address bugs. [...]

Official:

• Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS released

  The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce the release of Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS (Long-Term Support) for its Desktop, Server, and Cloud products, as well as other flavours of Ubuntu with long-term support.

The Register:

• Ubuntu 24.04.3: Noble Numbat point release slips out quietly

  The latest point release of the current Ubuntu LTS is here, with a new kernel and a host of improvements for server and desktop alike.

  The Ubuntu 24.04.3 release includes a substantial list of fixes. There are updates for the bootloader used on RISC-V hardware, better networking configuration in the early stages of the boot process, and updates to QEMU, lib-virt, and cloud-init.

  It now has LibreOffice 24.8.7 and Firefox 141, and a new version of snapd, 2.68.5. There are multiple updates to GNOME, including to the Mutter window manager and compositor and the Nautilus file manager. Updates to Gtk4 improve the handling of Unicode emoji and integration with the Orca screen reader, and to the Pipewire audio server.

UbuntuHandbook:

• Ubuntu 24.04.3 is Available with Tons of Updates | UbuntuHandbook

  The new kernel features THC driver for touchscreen and touchpad functionality in modern Intel Laptops, faster performance playing Windows games in Linux (via Wine or Proton), Microsoft “Copilot” key, faster suspend and resume on Dell XPS-13-9300, and many new & updated hardware support! See THIS PAGE for more.

  Besides that, it added Realtek 8852BE-VT (10ec:b520) network adapter support in OEM kernel, and following new hardware features support...

More official communications:

• The Fridge: Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS released

  The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce the release of Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS (Long-Term Support) for its Desktop, Server, and Cloud products, as well as other flavours of Ubuntu with long-term support.

  As usual, this point release includes many updates and updated installation media has been provided so that fewer updates will need to be downloaded after installation. These include security updates and corrections for other high-severity bugs, with a focus on maintaining stability and compatibility with Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.

Ubuntu Studio:

• Ubuntu Studio: Ubuntu Studio 24.04.3 LTS Released

  The Ubuntu Studio team is pleased to announce the release of Ubuntu Studio 24.04.3 LTS. This is a minor release which wraps-up the security and bug fixes into one .iso image, available for download now.

  The biggest change is the lowlatency kernel has been officially retired, replaced by the generic Ubuntu kernel. Those that have been using Ubuntu Studio 24.04 and upgraded may have already noticed this change.