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

Andrew Morton
2011-08-01T19:07:50Z

On Mon, 1 Aug 2011 23:03:41 +0400
Vasiliy Kulikov <segoon@openwall.com> wrote:

> > 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.

What patch are you talking about here?

> However, I think it should be solved on
> another level.

What level?

> Other bugs might be hidden with this race.

What bugs?