Re: [PATCH 1/3] signal(i386): alternative signal stack wraparoundoccurs

[KAMEZAWA Hiroyuki]

On Wed, 3 Oct 2007 15:46:32 +0200 (MEST)
Mikael Pettersson <mikpe@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
> The proposed kernel signal delivery patch only handles the case
> where the /sigframe/ ends up overlapping the end of the altstack.
> If the sigframe remains within the altstack boundaries but the
> user-space signal handler adds an /ordinary stack frame/ that
> moves SP beyond the altstack limit, then the kernel patch solves
> nothing and recursive signals will cause altstack wraparound.
> 
> On the other hand, the user-space technique of making the lowest
> page(s) in the altstack inaccessible handles both cases of overflow.
> 
Hmm, okay. Then, this fix is not enough. I see.
I'll consider how to eduacate users.

Thanks,
-Kame
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