# Re: \[PATCH\] net/vmw\_vsock: fix NULL pointer deref and improve locking

- From: Norbert Slusarek \<hidden\>
- Date: 2021-02-05 09:10:04 
- List: netdev
- Page: https://ratatoskr.run/netdev/2021/02/11195750
- Thread: https://ratatoskr.run/netdev/2021/02/11195668/t.md

```text
> As I suggested, I think is better to split this patch in two patches
> since we are fixing two issues. This should also simplify to attach the
> proper 'Fixes' tag.

> Splitting also allows to put the reporter in the right issue he
> reported.

I agree it makes sense to split it. I will send separate patches in a few hours.

Norbert
```