On Wed, May 03, 2006 at 12:16:00AM -0700, Pete Zaitcev wrote: > In kernel 2.6.16, if a mounted storage device is removed, an oops happens > because ub supplies an interface device (and kobject) to the block layer, > but neglects to pin it. And apparently, the block layer expects its users > to pin device structures. > > The code in ub was broken this way for years. But the bug was exposed only > by 2.6.16 when it started to call block_uevent on close, which traverses > device structures (kobjects actually). > > Signed-off-by: Pete Zaitcev <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > --- > > Greg, I would like this fix pushed to Linus with a bugfix priority. It is > independent of other ub patches you may have, and should not conflict. > Please let me know if anything fails, I'll check it promptly.
Ok, I'll put it in the "queue to send to Linus now" section. Should this also go into the -stable queue? thanks, greg k-h ------------------------------------------------------- Using Tomcat but need to do more? Need to support web services, security? Get stuff done quickly with pre-integrated technology to make your job easier Download IBM WebSphere Application Server v.1.0.1 based on Apache Geronimo http://sel.as-us.falkag.net/sel?cmd=lnk&kid=120709&bid=263057&dat=121642 _______________________________________________ linux-usb-devel@lists.sourceforge.net To unsubscribe, use the last form field at: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-usb-devel
