diff --git a/target/linux/cns3xxx/Makefile b/target/linux/cns3xxx/Makefile
index c8d62519ce..817bb317ef 100644
--- a/target/linux/cns3xxx/Makefile
+++ b/target/linux/cns3xxx/Makefile
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ CPU_TYPE:=mpcore
 CPU_SUBTYPE:=vfp
 MAINTAINER:=Felix Fietkau <nbd@nbd.name>
 
-KERNEL_PATCHVER:=4.4
+KERNEL_PATCHVER:=4.9
 
 define Target/Description
 	Build images for Cavium Networks Econa CNS3xxx based boards,