On 21-08-2006 10:17, David Miller wrote: > From: Jarek Poplawski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 10:16:43 +0200 ... >> But I hope the real reason for this patch isn't exactly like that. >> Could fib_release_info() be interrupted by BH really? > > Absolutely, yes it can. What makes you think it can't? > > All of the call sites I have checked cause it to run with > BH's enabled, and that allows ip_fib_check_default() to > potentially run. All we need is one such case to cause > the deadlock. > > I was skeptical of this case too, until I checked how > fib_release_info() was called.
I overlooked this - so I've to sharpen my sight and look at it again - now knowing it's there. Thanks for your response. I didn't expect it so fast and right from the top! Jarek P. - To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe netdev" in the body of a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html
