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Linux 7.3 incorporates input subsystem bug fixes, security patches and assorted improvements
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A batch of input subsystem updates, including bug and security fixes as well as other improvements, was merged into the Linux 7.3 development cycle.
The input subsystem underpins keyboards, mice, touchscreens and other human-interface devices, so fixes directly affect device reliability and security. Security patches reduce the kernel’s attack surface, while other improvements may change driver behavior or performance. Engineers updating to Linux 7.3 will need to validate that their input device stack continues to work as expected.
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Input subsystem code was merged into the Linux 7.3 tree.
The merge includes bug fixes and security patches.
Additional assorted improvements were also incorporated, some driven by AI/LLM-generated findings.
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