Published 2 years ago

Linux kernel 5.19.12 code could cause permanent damage to some laptop displays

Summary by Ground News

Linux users have reported seeing weird white flashes and rapid blinking on their Intel laptop displays after upgrading to Linux kernel version 5.19.12. Intel Linux kernel engineer Ville Syrj�l warns that the bug may also damage the display. The problem lies in bogus panel power sequencing delays, which may harm the panels.

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Ars Technica

Linux kernel 5.19.12 code could cause permanent damage to some laptop displays

Power sequence bugs cause damaging flickers on built-in displays. Update now.

2 years ago·United States

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The Register

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BleepingComputer

Linux Kernel 5.19.12 bug could damage Intel laptop displays

Linux users have reported seeing weird white flashes and rapid blinking on their Intel laptop displays after upgrading to Linux kernel version 5.19.12, leading to warnings that the bug may damage displays.

2 years ago

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Security Affairs

Watch out, a bug in Linux Kernel 5.19.12 can damage displays on Intel laptops

A bug in Linux Kernel 5.19.12 that was released at the end of September 2022 can potentially damage to the displays of Intel laptops.

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hackademicus.nl

Watch out, a bug in Linux Kernel 5.19.12 can damage displays on Intel laptops

A bug in Linux Kernel 5.19.12 that was released at the end of September 2022 can potentially damage the displays of Intel laptops. Linux users reported the…

2 years ago

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