Re: [PATCH] selftests/x86: Fix sysret_rip assertion failure on FRED systems

From: Xin Li

Date: Mon Mar 23 2026 - 13:06:30 EST



> Checking Ammar's patch series, it indeed looks like a more comprehensive
> solution that not only handles the difference but also adds specific
> test coverage for consistency. Is there a specific reason it didn't
> land in the mainline kernel? If you think that is the preferred
> direction, I would be happy to contribute to that effort
> collaboratively.

I prefer the approach Andrew suggested.

Ammar disappeared so that patch series landed nowhere.