diff --git a/versions.yaml b/versions.yaml
index e32ea79c8..d7b973176 100644
--- a/versions.yaml
+++ b/versions.yaml
@@ -168,7 +168,7 @@ assets:
   kernel:
     description: "Linux kernel optimised for virtual machines"
     url: "https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/"
-    version: "v6.1.38"
+    version: "v6.1.52"
     sev:
       description: "Linux kernel that supports SEV and SNP"
       url: "https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/"