Re: [PATCH] EDAC/amd64: Fix possible module load failure on some UMC usage combinations

From: Borislav Petkov
Date: Tue Dec 10 2024 - 13:05:15 EST


On Tue, Dec 10, 2024 at 11:32:06AM -0600, Naik, Avadhut wrote:
> But not so sure about the CC:stable.
> Quoting from stable-kernel-rules about the patches that are accepted into stable.
>
> It must fix a real bug that bothers people (not a, “This could be a problem...” type thing).
>
> This has not been reported by anyone yet. IMO, it classifies as
> "This could be a problem" type issue.
> Would you agree?

So if someone populates the last 4 UMCs, he won't have EDAC load on long-term
kernels. So are you sure about "this could be a problem"?

Or is it more like a "this is real problem for some configurations" issue?

IOW, at least "oh, that's not good" issue.

Or?

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