Hello there, We would like to give a short update about the linux live-patching project, to give a couple of news that we have since the Toulouse MiniDebConf 2024 talk.
# The future of kpatch We have become aware of some challenges with our initial plan to rely on kpatch, a tool that can build livepatch modules from a given patch, and we are looking for alternatives. Our proof-of-concepts (PoCs) have worked so far with the bookworm's 6.1 kernel. However trixie's kernel will have CONFIG_X86_KERNEL_IBT enabled, and kpatch is unable to fully support it. As kpatch developers suggest [kpatch#1320], we (especially Emmanuel) are exploring how to integrate klp-build into our plans. [kpatch#1320] https://github.com/dynup/kpatch/issues/1320 # Communication channels As agreed by the kernel team in the November 20th 2024 meeting, we are happy to say that, for the moment, we may use the kernel team mailing list for communicating progress (as these bits) and to discuss anything related about the project. We are also available to exchange on the #debian-kernel IRC channel @ OFTC. Thus, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out there. Thanks to the kernel team! Until the next update, Emmanuel & Santiago
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