Re: [PATCH v3 tip:perf/core] perf/amd/ibs: Prevent leaking sensitive data to userspace

From: Ravi Bangoria
Date: Sat Mar 22 2025 - 11:40:10 EST


>>> How well was this tested? v6.14 will be released tomorrow most
>>> likely, so it's a bit risky to apply such a large patch so late.
>>> Applying the -v1 fix was a bit risky already.
>>
>> I understand. Although I've done a fair bit of testing and ran perf-
>> fuzzer for few hours before posting,
>
> That's reassuring!
>
>> I'm also not in favor of rushing. I think it's safe to defer it to
>> 6.15.
>
> I'm leaning towards sending the fix to Linus later today, because the
> leak has been introduced in this merge window AFAICS, via d29e744c7167,
> and I'd prefer us not releasing a buggy kernel ...

Sure. Fingers crossed. :)

Ravi