diff --git a/kernel/torture.c b/kernel/torture.c
index c72ab2d251f4..dede150aef01 100644
--- a/kernel/torture.c
+++ b/kernel/torture.c
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@
 #include <linux/sched/rt.h>
 #include "rcu/rcu.h"
 
+MODULE_DESCRIPTION("Common functions for in-kernel torture tests");
 MODULE_LICENSE("GPL");
 MODULE_AUTHOR("Paul E. McKenney <paulmck@linux.ibm.com>");