Re: [patch 1/2] x86_64 page fault NMI-safe

[H. Peter Anvin]

On 07/15/2010 03:58 PM, Andi Kleen wrote:
>> Why do we force IST use for NMI, btw? Maybe we shouldn't, and just use
>> the normal kernel stack mechanisms?
> 
> If you don't use IST the SYSCALL entry is racy during the window
> when RSP is not set up yet (same for MCE etc.)
> 

Right, the kernel stack is not ready.

	-hpa

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