Re: [PATCH] x86/kexec: Initialize the value of ident mapping offset

[Borislav Petkov]

On Thu, Nov 05, 2020 at 10:30:05PM -0500, Hewenliang wrote:
> From: hewenliang <hewenliang4@xxxxxxxxxx>
> 
> It is necessary to initialize the value of ident mapping offset.

Why is it necessary?

> This can not only avoid using dirty data,

What happens to designated initializers when some of the members are not
explicitly mentioned?

Hint:

$ make arch/x86/kernel/machine_kexec_64.s

and look at that file before your patch.

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