Re: [kernel-hardening] Re: initcall dependency problem (ns vs.threads)

From: Vasiliy Kulikov
Date: Mon Aug 01 2011 - 15:03:55 EST


> Are we talking about init_ipc_ns.ids[] here? If so, did you try
> initializing the three rwsems at compile-time?
>
> That's rather a nasty hack though. It'd be better to run the mystery
> init function before starting the threads.

Looks like it solves the race. However, I think it should be solved on
another level. Other bugs might be hidden with this race.


Thanks,

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