From: Elena Reshetova <elena.reshet...@intel.com> Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2017 09:34:53 +0300
> Changes in v2: > * rebase on top of net-next > * currently by default refcount_t = atomic_t (*) and uses all > atomic standard operations unless CONFIG_REFCOUNT_FULL is enabled. > This is a compromise for the systems that are critical on > performance (such as net) and cannot accept even slight delay > on the refcounter operations. > > This series, for ipv4/ipv6 network components, replaces atomic_t reference > counters with the new refcount_t type and API (see include/linux/refcount.h). > By doing this we prevent intentional or accidental > underflows or overflows that can led to use-after-free vulnerabilities. > > The patches are fully independent and can be cherry-picked separately. > In order to try with refcount functionality enabled in run-time, > CONFIG_REFCOUNT_FULL must be enabled. ... Series applied, thanks.
