diff --git a/linux/Config.in b/linux/Config.in
index df718c381b..8208277e5c 100644
--- a/linux/Config.in
+++ b/linux/Config.in
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ choice
 	prompt "Kernel version"
 
 config BR2_LINUX_KERNEL_3_8
-	bool "3.8.5"
+	bool "3.8.6"
 
 config BR2_LINUX_KERNEL_SAME_AS_HEADERS
 	bool "Same as toolchain kernel headers"