en	This release is an emergency release to fix a critical vulnerability in the *Linux* kernel.

en	Changes and updates

en	- Update the *Linux* kernel to 6.1.38.

en	This update fixes:

en	[Downfall](https://downfall.page/) on Intel processors ([CVE-2022-40982](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-40982))

en	Inception on AMD processors ([CVE-2023-20569](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-20569))

en	These vulnerabilities could allow a malicious application running in Tails to access and steal data from another application in Tails, for example passwords stored in *KeePassXC* or private keys stored in *Electrum*.

en	This attack is unlikely, but could be performed by a strong attacker, such as a government or a hacking firm. We are not aware of this attack being used in the wild.

en	Fixed problems

en	Known issues

en	See the list of [[long-standing issues|support/known_issues]].

en	Get Tails 5.16.1

en	- Automatic upgrades are available from Tails 5.0 or later to 5.16.1.

en	You can [[reduce the size of the download|doc/upgrade#reduce]] of future automatic upgrades by doing a manual upgrade to the latest version.

en	To install Tails on a new USB stick

en	The Persistent Storage on the USB stick will be lost if you install instead of upgrading.

en	If you don't need installation or upgrade instructions, you can download Tails 5.16.1 directly: