Re: [RFC PATCH 4/5] selftest/x86: Fix sysret_rip with ENDBR
From: Thomas Gleixner <hidden>
Date: 2020-05-21 21:35:05
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From: Thomas Gleixner <hidden>
Date: 2020-05-21 21:35:05
Also in:
linux-arch, linux-doc, linux-mm, lkml
Yu-cheng Yu [off-list ref] writes:
Insert endbr64 to assembly code of sysret_rip.
This changelog explains what the patch does, but not the WHY. It also lacks any information why this is harmless for !CET enabled systems.
Signed-off-by: Yu-cheng Yu <redacted> ---
Please consult Dave Hansen about the void between your Signed-off-by
and the '---' line.
Thanks,
tglx