Re: [PATCH net-next] ax25: Fix deadlock caused by skb_recv_datagram in ax25_recvmsg

From: Dan Carpenter
Date: Fri Jun 10 2022 - 04:11:59 EST


On Tue, Jun 07, 2022 at 11:14:34AM +0200, Thomas Osterried wrote:
> > Why is this targeting net-next tree ?
>
> Off-topic question for better understanding: when patches go to netdev,
> when to net-next tree? Ah, found explanation it here (mentioning it
> for our readers at linux-hams@):
> https://www.kernel.org/doc/Documentation/networking/netdev-FAQ.txt
>
> > 1) A fix should target net tree
> > 2) It should include a Fixes: tag
>
> tnx for info. "Fix" in subject is not enough?
>

A Fixes tag says when the bug was introduced.

regards,
dan carpenter