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

[Vasiliy Kulikov]

> 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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