Re: [PATCH net] ipmr: Fix access to mfc_cache_list without lock held

From: Breno Leitao
Date: Thu Nov 07 2024 - 12:56:11 EST


Hello Eric,

On Thu, Nov 07, 2024 at 03:04:19PM +0100, Eric Dumazet wrote:
> > Do you mean that, execute the dump operation without holding the RTNL,
> > thus, relying solely on RCU?
>
> Right, you might have seen patches adding RTNL_FLAG_DUMP_UNLOCKED in
> some places ?
>
> More patches are welcomed, in net-next.

Sure. Do you have any explict driver that you need help, and no one is
looking at?

> > Clarifying next steps: Would you like me to review/test and submit, or
> > are you planning to send it officially?
>
> For this kind of feedback, I am usually expecting you to send a new
> version (after waiting one day,
> maybe other reviewers have something to say)

Thanks. I am testing it now, and I will submit the patch tomorrow if no one
else have any further comments.