linux-kernel - Re: [patch] Fix bug #13853: dereference pointer 'dev' before null check

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Date:	Thu, 3 Mar 2011 09:11:56 +0100
From:	Wolfram Sang <w.sang@...gutronix.de>
To:	Li Zefan <lizf@...fujitsu.com>
Cc:	Jinqiu <crindy646@...il.com>, linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org
Subject: Re: [patch] Fix bug #13853: dereference pointer 'dev' before null
 check

Hi,

> Don't ever mention "bug #13853", because this number makes no sense
> for everyone except you. A proper subject may be:
> 
> [PATCH] ariadne: fix possible null dereference.

I agree for the subject line. Still, in the body or maybe after the "---" I'd
think it makes sense, so it is known there is a bugzilla entry to close? Also,
using search engines, one will be able to dig up the patch.

> And please send your patches to proper maintainers and mailing list,
> David Miller and netdev@...r.kernel.org in particular.

Yup. Using scripts/get_maintainers.pl is the way to go here.

Thanks,

   Wolfram

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