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SubjectRe: [kernel-hardening] Re: initcall dependency problem (ns vs. threads)
> 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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Vasiliy Kulikov
http://www.openwall.com - bringing security into open computing environments


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