VS Code RCE, Hermes debate, GPU Rust and SVM work

Microsoft patched a remote code execution flaw in VS Code while kernel graphics work advanced on Rust dma_fence bindings and AMD shared virtual memory. Emacs developers disputed a NonGNU ELPA LLM frontend, and Blender threads covered procedural noise nodes plus Android tablet GPU surveys.

VS Code Fetch Web Page RCE patched

Microsoft disclosed and patched a remote code execution issue in VS Code's Fetch Web Page OS protocol handler. The flaw affected versions before 1.132.1. Editor users should treat the update as security-relevant because the handler could be abused for code execution from untrusted content.

NonGNU ELPA Hermes proposal draws SaaSS debate

A proposal to add Hermes, an LLM agent frontend, to NonGNU ELPA sparked a lengthy emacs-devel thread involving Richard Stallman and other participants. Debate focused on SaaSS defaults and the installation flow. The outcome will influence how Emacs packages present optional cloud-backed AI tooling to users.

Rust dma_fence abstractions posted as v9

Developers circulated the ninth revision of patches that add Rust abstractions for dma_fence on dri-devel, with supporting changes aimed at kernel GPU drivers. The series has collected maintainer acknowledgments and notes on AI-flagged issues. Solid fence bindings matter for safer Rust drivers that synchronize GPU memory access.

AMDGPU SVM phase 1 rebased on DRM GPUSVM

AMD posted version 9 of an 18-patch series implementing SVM for amdgpu on the shared DRM GPUSVM core instead of KFD-private code. Phase 1 covers the single-GPU case with XNACK on. Moving SVM into common DRM infrastructure reduces duplication and should ease long-term maintenance of GPU address spaces.

Penny Noise nodes under Blender testing

Users on Blender devtalk are testing proposed Penny Noise nodes for procedural textures and filing detailed feedback. The thread mixes implementation notes with practical texture results. Early review helps decide whether the nodes fit Blender's shading and geometry workflows.

nova-core PRAMIN window support in v2

A second revision of a 12-patch series adds PRAMIN window support and related Rust abstractions to the nova-core NVIDIA driver. Maintainer reviews are active on dri-devel. The work continues open kernel enablement for NVIDIA GPUs that need controlled aperture access.

Blender surveys Android tablet GPU Vulkan caps

Blender developers asked for Vulkan capability reports from Android tablets to judge mid-range GPU support. Dozens of participants shared device data. Broader tablet coverage would widen where artists can run Blender without a traditional desktop GPU.

Virtio RFC for device-owned virtqueue memory

An RFC series proposes VIRTIO_F_DMB so devices can own their virtqueue memory rather than relying on driver-provided buffers. The design targets confidential compute isolation. Virtualization and graphics stacks that harden guest-host boundaries have a direct stake in the feature shape.