The senior DBA checked the Gepatch Compatibility List for their specific environment: PostgreSQL 14.8 on Rocky Linux 9.2 with hardware RAID via LSI Logic . The list showed a footnote: ⚠️ Known data corruption issue with LSI Logic 3008 controllers on Rocky 9.2 .
They bypassed the patch, implemented a virtual patching rule in WAF, and waited for Gepatch v2 . By checking the list, they avoided a catastrophic silent data corruption event. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q: Is there a universal Gepatch Compatibility List for all software? A: No. Every vendor maintains its own list. "Gepatch" is a generic term; you need the list specific to that patch from that vendor. gepatch compatibility list
A: You are in "unsupported territory." You must compile the patch from source against your specific kernel headers. The compatibility list does not apply. The senior DBA checked the Gepatch Compatibility List
Scan the list for "Ubuntu 22.04." You find it. Good. By checking the list, they avoided a catastrophic
The list shows x86_64 – you are fine. But it also has a footnote: ‡ Requires NVMe firmware v2.1.0+ . You check your firmware. It is v2.0.9. You are not compatible.