Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published May 27, 2026· Updated May 27, 2026
CVE-2026-45957
CVE-2026-45957
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
rcu: Fix rcu_read_unlock() deadloop due to softirq
Commit 5f5fa7ea89dc ("rcu: Don't use negative nesting depth in __rcu_read_unlock()") removes the recursion-protection code from __rcu_read_unlock(). Therefore, we could invoke the deadloop in raise_softirq_irqoff() with ftrace enabled as follows:
WARNING: CPU: 0 PID: 0 at kernel/trace/trace.c:3021 __ftrace_trace_stack.constprop.0+0x172/0x180 Modules linked in: my_irq_work(O) CPU: 0 UID: 0 PID: 0 Comm: swapper/0 Tainted: G O 6.18.0-rc7-dirty #23 PREEMPT(full) Tainted: [O]=OOT_MODULE Hardware name: QEMU Standard PC (i440FX + PIIX, 1996), BIOS 1.15.0-1 04/01/2014 RIP: 0010:__ftrace_trace_stack.constprop.0+0x172/0x180 RSP: 0018:ffffc900000034a8 EFLAGS: 00010002 RAX: 0000000000000000 RBX: 0000000000000004 RCX: 0000000000000000 RDX: 0000000000000003 RSI: ffffffff826d7b87 RDI: ffffffff826e9329 RBP: 0000000000090009 R08: 0000000000000005 R09: ffffffff82afbc4c R10: 0000000000000008 R11: 0000000000011d7a R12: 0000000000000000 R13: ffff888003874100 R14: 0000000000000003 R15: ffff8880038c1054 FS: 0000000000000000(0000) GS:ffff8880fa8ea000(0000) knlGS:0000000000000000 CS: 0010 DS: 0000 ES: 0000 CR0: 0000000080050033 CR2: 000055b31fa7f540 CR3: 00000000078f4005 CR4: 0000000000770ef0 PKRU: 55555554 Call Trace:
trace_buffer_unlock_commit_regs+0x6d/0x220 trace_event_buffer_commit+0x5c/0x260 trace_event_raw_event_softirq+0x47/0x80 raise_softirq_irqoff+0x6e/0xa0 rcu_read_unlock_special+0xb1/0x160 unwind_next_frame+0x203/0x9b0 __unwind_start+0x15d/0x1c0 arch_stack_walk+0x62/0xf0 stack_trace_save+0x48/0x70 __ftrace_trace_stack.constprop.0+0x144/0x180 trace_buffer_unlock_commit_regs+0x6d/0x220 trace_event_buffer_commit+0x5c/0x260 trace_event_raw_event_softirq+0x47/0x80 raise_softirq_irqoff+0x6e/0xa0 rcu_read_unlock_special+0xb1/0x160 unwind_next_frame+0x203/0x9b0 __unwind_start+0x15d/0x1c0 arch_stack_walk+0x62/0xf0 stack_trace_save+0x48/0x70 __ftrace_trace_stack.constprop.0+0x144/0x180 trace_buffer_unlock_commit_regs+0x6d/0x220 trace_event_buffer_commit+0x5c/0x260 trace_event_raw_event_softirq+0x47/0x80 raise_softirq_irqoff+0x6e/0xa0 rcu_read_unlock_special+0xb1/0x160 unwind_next_frame+0x203/0x9b0 __unwind_start+0x15d/0x1c0 arch_stack_walk+0x62/0xf0 stack_trace_save+0x48/0x70 __ftrace_trace_stack.constprop.0+0x144/0x180 trace_buffer_unlock_commit_regs+0x6d/0x220 trace_event_buffer_commit+0x5c/0x260 trace_event_raw_event_softirq+0x47/0x80 raise_softirq_irqoff+0x6e/0xa0 rcu_read_unlock_special+0xb1/0x160 __is_insn_slot_addr+0x54/0x70 kernel_text_address+0x48/0xc0 __kernel_text_address+0xd/0x40 unwind_get_return_address+0x1e/0x40 arch_stack_walk+0x9c/0xf0 stack_trace_save+0x48/0x70 __ftrace_trace_stack.constprop.0+0x144/0x180 trace_buffer_unlock_commit_regs+0x6d/0x220 trace_event_buffer_commit+0x5c/0x260 trace_event_raw_event_softirq+0x47/0x80 __raise_softirq_irqoff+0x61/0x80 __flush_smp_call_function_queue+0x115/0x420 __sysvec_call_function_single+0x17/0xb0 sysvec_call_function_single+0x8c/0xc0
Commit b41642c87716 ("rcu: Fix rcu_read_unlock() deadloop due to IRQ work") fixed the infinite loop in rcu_read_unlock_special() for IRQ work by setting a flag before calling irq_work_queue_on(). We fix this issue by setting the same flag before calling raise_softirq_irqoff() and rename the flag to defer_qs_pending for more common.
AI Insight
LLM-synthesized narrative grounded in this CVE's description and references.
A missing recursion-protection check in Linux kernel's rcu_read_unlock can cause a deadloop when ftrace is enabled, leading to a soft lockup.
Vulnerability
In the Linux kernel, commit 5f5fa7ea89dc ("rcu: Don't use negative nesting depth in __rcu_read_unlock()") removed recursion-protection code from __rcu_read_unlock(). This change introduced a vulnerability where, under certain conditions, calling rcu_read_unlock() can trigger a deadloop in raise_softirq_irqoff() when ftrace is enabled. The issue affects kernel versions starting from the integration of the mentioned commit (present in 6.18.0-rc7 and likely earlier or later releases containing that commit) [1]. The condition requires that RCU read-side critical sections are nested in a way that the special-case path (rcu_read_unlock_special()) is invoked, and that ftrace tracing is active for softirq events.
Exploitation
An attacker does not need special privileges; the vulnerability can be triggered by any code that performs RCU read-side critical sections while ftrace is enabled. The exact sequence involves entering an RCU read-side critical section, then calling rcu_read_unlock() when a softirq is pending or when the scheduler tick occurs. This leads to rcu_read_unlock_special() being called, which may call raise_softirq_irqoff(), which in turn generates a ftrace trace event. The tracing infrastructure then attempts to unwind the stack, which itself involves acquiring RCU locks, leading to recursive calls to rcu_read_unlock_special() and thus an infinite loop. This is visible in the kernel log as repeated call traces until a watchdog timeout occurs [1].
Impact
The immediate impact is a soft lockup (deadloop) of the CPU, causing a denial of service (DoS). The system becomes unresponsive as the CPU is stuck in the infinite loop; other CPUs may continue to operate, but the affected CPU cannot handle further work. The vulnerability does not lead to data corruption or privilege escalation, but it can cause a system hang or crash (via watchdog reset) depending on configuration. The CVSS v3 score is 5.5 (Medium) with vector AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H, reflecting local low-privilege access leading to availability impact.
Mitigation
The fix is contained in commit c2932e16d8c3 ("rcu: Fix rcu_read_unlock() deadloop due to softirq") merged into the Linux kernel stable tree [1]. Users should apply this patch or update to a kernel version containing it. For distributions that have backported the fix, upgrading to the patched kernel is recommended. If patching is not immediately possible, disabling ftrace or avoiding the use of RCU in performance-sensitive paths may prevent the trigger, but these workarounds are not officially supported and may impact functionality. No other mitigations are disclosed in the available references.
References
AI Insight generated on May 27, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
1Patches
10c2932e16d8c3rcu: Fix rcu_read_unlock() deadloop due to softirq
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.gitYao KaiFixed in 6.19.4via kernel-cna
4 files changed · +20 −16
kernel/rcu/tree.h+1 −1 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree.h b/kernel/rcu/tree.h index b8bbe7960cda7a..2265b9c2906e1e 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree.h @@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ struct rcu_data { /* during and after the last grace */ /* period it is aware of. */ struct irq_work defer_qs_iw; /* Obtain later scheduler attention. */ - int defer_qs_iw_pending; /* Scheduler attention pending? */ + int defer_qs_pending; /* irqwork or softirq pending? */ struct work_struct strict_work; /* Schedule readers for strict GPs. */ /* 2) batch handling */
kernel/rcu/tree.h+1 −1 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree.h b/kernel/rcu/tree.h index b8bbe7960cda7a..2265b9c2906e1e 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree.h @@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ struct rcu_data { /* during and after the last grace */ /* period it is aware of. */ struct irq_work defer_qs_iw; /* Obtain later scheduler attention. */ - int defer_qs_iw_pending; /* Scheduler attention pending? */ + int defer_qs_pending; /* irqwork or softirq pending? */ struct work_struct strict_work; /* Schedule readers for strict GPs. */ /* 2) batch handling */
kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h+9 −7 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h index dbe2d02be824a0..95ad967adcf3cb 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h @@ -487,8 +487,8 @@ rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_irqrestore(struct task_struct *t, unsigned long flags) union rcu_special special; rdp = this_cpu_ptr(&rcu_data); - if (rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; /* * If RCU core is waiting for this CPU to exit its critical section, @@ -645,7 +645,7 @@ static void rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_handler(struct irq_work *iwp) * 5. Deferred QS reporting does not happen. */ if (rcu_preempt_depth() > 0) - WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); + WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); } /* @@ -747,7 +747,10 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // Using softirq, safe to awaken, and either the // wakeup is free or there is either an expedited // GP in flight or a potential need to deboost. - raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING) { + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + } } else { // Enabling BH or preempt does reschedule, so... // Also if no expediting and no possible deboosting, @@ -755,11 +758,11 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // tick enabled. set_need_resched_current(); if (IS_ENABLED(CONFIG_IRQ_WORK) && irqs_were_disabled && - needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && + needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && cpu_online(rdp->cpu)) { // Get scheduler to re-evaluate and call hooks. // If !IRQ_WORK, FQS scan will eventually IPI. - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; irq_work_queue_on(&rdp->defer_qs_iw, rdp->cpu); } } -- cgit 1.3-korg
kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h+9 −7 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h index dbe2d02be824a0..95ad967adcf3cb 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h @@ -487,8 +487,8 @@ rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_irqrestore(struct task_struct *t, unsigned long flags) union rcu_special special; rdp = this_cpu_ptr(&rcu_data); - if (rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; /* * If RCU core is waiting for this CPU to exit its critical section, @@ -645,7 +645,7 @@ static void rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_handler(struct irq_work *iwp) * 5. Deferred QS reporting does not happen. */ if (rcu_preempt_depth() > 0) - WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); + WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); } /* @@ -747,7 +747,10 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // Using softirq, safe to awaken, and either the // wakeup is free or there is either an expedited // GP in flight or a potential need to deboost. - raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING) { + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + } } else { // Enabling BH or preempt does reschedule, so... // Also if no expediting and no possible deboosting, @@ -755,11 +758,11 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // tick enabled. set_need_resched_current(); if (IS_ENABLED(CONFIG_IRQ_WORK) && irqs_were_disabled && - needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && + needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && cpu_online(rdp->cpu)) { // Get scheduler to re-evaluate and call hooks. // If !IRQ_WORK, FQS scan will eventually IPI. - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; irq_work_queue_on(&rdp->defer_qs_iw, rdp->cpu); } } -- cgit 1.3-korg
979c708e6c9drcu: Fix rcu_read_unlock() deadloop due to softirq
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.gitYao KaiFixed in 6.6.128via kernel-cna
4 files changed · +20 −16
kernel/rcu/tree.h+1 −1 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree.h b/kernel/rcu/tree.h index f8408e7a5f8246..b79599b2059cc8 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree.h @@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ struct rcu_data { /* during and after the last grace */ /* period it is aware of. */ struct irq_work defer_qs_iw; /* Obtain later scheduler attention. */ - int defer_qs_iw_pending; /* Scheduler attention pending? */ + int defer_qs_pending; /* irqwork or softirq pending? */ struct work_struct strict_work; /* Schedule readers for strict GPs. */ /* 2) batch handling */
kernel/rcu/tree.h+1 −1 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree.h b/kernel/rcu/tree.h index f8408e7a5f8246..b79599b2059cc8 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree.h @@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ struct rcu_data { /* during and after the last grace */ /* period it is aware of. */ struct irq_work defer_qs_iw; /* Obtain later scheduler attention. */ - int defer_qs_iw_pending; /* Scheduler attention pending? */ + int defer_qs_pending; /* irqwork or softirq pending? */ struct work_struct strict_work; /* Schedule readers for strict GPs. */ /* 2) batch handling */
kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h+9 −7 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h index 04044b492cc31a..8cf1adcd259ba9 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h @@ -475,8 +475,8 @@ rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_irqrestore(struct task_struct *t, unsigned long flags) union rcu_special special; rdp = this_cpu_ptr(&rcu_data); - if (rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; /* * If RCU core is waiting for this CPU to exit its critical section, @@ -634,7 +634,7 @@ static void rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_handler(struct irq_work *iwp) * 5. Deferred QS reporting does not happen. */ if (rcu_preempt_depth() > 0) - WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); + WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); } /* @@ -736,7 +736,10 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // Using softirq, safe to awaken, and either the // wakeup is free or there is either an expedited // GP in flight or a potential need to deboost. - raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING) { + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + } } else { // Enabling BH or preempt does reschedule, so... // Also if no expediting and no possible deboosting, @@ -745,11 +748,11 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) set_tsk_need_resched(current); set_preempt_need_resched(); if (IS_ENABLED(CONFIG_IRQ_WORK) && irqs_were_disabled && - needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && + needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && cpu_online(rdp->cpu)) { // Get scheduler to re-evaluate and call hooks. // If !IRQ_WORK, FQS scan will eventually IPI. - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; irq_work_queue_on(&rdp->defer_qs_iw, rdp->cpu); } } -- cgit 1.3-korg
kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h+9 −7 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h index 04044b492cc31a..8cf1adcd259ba9 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h @@ -475,8 +475,8 @@ rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_irqrestore(struct task_struct *t, unsigned long flags) union rcu_special special; rdp = this_cpu_ptr(&rcu_data); - if (rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; /* * If RCU core is waiting for this CPU to exit its critical section, @@ -634,7 +634,7 @@ static void rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_handler(struct irq_work *iwp) * 5. Deferred QS reporting does not happen. */ if (rcu_preempt_depth() > 0) - WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); + WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); } /* @@ -736,7 +736,10 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // Using softirq, safe to awaken, and either the // wakeup is free or there is either an expedited // GP in flight or a potential need to deboost. - raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING) { + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + } } else { // Enabling BH or preempt does reschedule, so... // Also if no expediting and no possible deboosting, @@ -745,11 +748,11 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) set_tsk_need_resched(current); set_preempt_need_resched(); if (IS_ENABLED(CONFIG_IRQ_WORK) && irqs_were_disabled && - needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && + needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && cpu_online(rdp->cpu)) { // Get scheduler to re-evaluate and call hooks. // If !IRQ_WORK, FQS scan will eventually IPI. - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; irq_work_queue_on(&rdp->defer_qs_iw, rdp->cpu); } } -- cgit 1.3-korg
d41e37f26b31rcu: Fix rcu_read_unlock() deadloop due to softirq
4 files changed · +20 −16
kernel/rcu/tree.h+1 −1 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree.h b/kernel/rcu/tree.h index b8bbe7960cda7a..2265b9c2906e1e 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree.h @@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ struct rcu_data { /* during and after the last grace */ /* period it is aware of. */ struct irq_work defer_qs_iw; /* Obtain later scheduler attention. */ - int defer_qs_iw_pending; /* Scheduler attention pending? */ + int defer_qs_pending; /* irqwork or softirq pending? */ struct work_struct strict_work; /* Schedule readers for strict GPs. */ /* 2) batch handling */
kernel/rcu/tree.h+1 −1 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree.h b/kernel/rcu/tree.h index b8bbe7960cda7a..2265b9c2906e1e 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree.h @@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ struct rcu_data { /* during and after the last grace */ /* period it is aware of. */ struct irq_work defer_qs_iw; /* Obtain later scheduler attention. */ - int defer_qs_iw_pending; /* Scheduler attention pending? */ + int defer_qs_pending; /* irqwork or softirq pending? */ struct work_struct strict_work; /* Schedule readers for strict GPs. */ /* 2) batch handling */
kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h+9 −7 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h index dbe2d02be824a0..95ad967adcf3cb 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h @@ -487,8 +487,8 @@ rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_irqrestore(struct task_struct *t, unsigned long flags) union rcu_special special; rdp = this_cpu_ptr(&rcu_data); - if (rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; /* * If RCU core is waiting for this CPU to exit its critical section, @@ -645,7 +645,7 @@ static void rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_handler(struct irq_work *iwp) * 5. Deferred QS reporting does not happen. */ if (rcu_preempt_depth() > 0) - WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); + WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); } /* @@ -747,7 +747,10 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // Using softirq, safe to awaken, and either the // wakeup is free or there is either an expedited // GP in flight or a potential need to deboost. - raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING) { + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + } } else { // Enabling BH or preempt does reschedule, so... // Also if no expediting and no possible deboosting, @@ -755,11 +758,11 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // tick enabled. set_need_resched_current(); if (IS_ENABLED(CONFIG_IRQ_WORK) && irqs_were_disabled && - needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && + needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && cpu_online(rdp->cpu)) { // Get scheduler to re-evaluate and call hooks. // If !IRQ_WORK, FQS scan will eventually IPI. - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; irq_work_queue_on(&rdp->defer_qs_iw, rdp->cpu); } } -- cgit 1.3-korg
kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h+9 −7 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h index dbe2d02be824a0..95ad967adcf3cb 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h @@ -487,8 +487,8 @@ rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_irqrestore(struct task_struct *t, unsigned long flags) union rcu_special special; rdp = this_cpu_ptr(&rcu_data); - if (rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; /* * If RCU core is waiting for this CPU to exit its critical section, @@ -645,7 +645,7 @@ static void rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_handler(struct irq_work *iwp) * 5. Deferred QS reporting does not happen. */ if (rcu_preempt_depth() > 0) - WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); + WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); } /* @@ -747,7 +747,10 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // Using softirq, safe to awaken, and either the // wakeup is free or there is either an expedited // GP in flight or a potential need to deboost. - raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING) { + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + } } else { // Enabling BH or preempt does reschedule, so... // Also if no expediting and no possible deboosting, @@ -755,11 +758,11 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // tick enabled. set_need_resched_current(); if (IS_ENABLED(CONFIG_IRQ_WORK) && irqs_were_disabled && - needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && + needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && cpu_online(rdp->cpu)) { // Get scheduler to re-evaluate and call hooks. // If !IRQ_WORK, FQS scan will eventually IPI. - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; irq_work_queue_on(&rdp->defer_qs_iw, rdp->cpu); } } -- cgit 1.3-korg
4a4a6e12c9c8rcu: Fix rcu_read_unlock() deadloop due to softirq
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.gitYao KaiFixed in 6.18.14via kernel-cna
4 files changed · +20 −16
kernel/rcu/tree.h+1 −1 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree.h b/kernel/rcu/tree.h index b8bbe7960cda7a..2265b9c2906e1e 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree.h @@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ struct rcu_data { /* during and after the last grace */ /* period it is aware of. */ struct irq_work defer_qs_iw; /* Obtain later scheduler attention. */ - int defer_qs_iw_pending; /* Scheduler attention pending? */ + int defer_qs_pending; /* irqwork or softirq pending? */ struct work_struct strict_work; /* Schedule readers for strict GPs. */ /* 2) batch handling */
kernel/rcu/tree.h+1 −1 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree.h b/kernel/rcu/tree.h index b8bbe7960cda7a..2265b9c2906e1e 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree.h @@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ struct rcu_data { /* during and after the last grace */ /* period it is aware of. */ struct irq_work defer_qs_iw; /* Obtain later scheduler attention. */ - int defer_qs_iw_pending; /* Scheduler attention pending? */ + int defer_qs_pending; /* irqwork or softirq pending? */ struct work_struct strict_work; /* Schedule readers for strict GPs. */ /* 2) batch handling */
kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h+9 −7 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h index d85763336b3c0f..cafb1cc8eff846 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h @@ -487,8 +487,8 @@ rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_irqrestore(struct task_struct *t, unsigned long flags) union rcu_special special; rdp = this_cpu_ptr(&rcu_data); - if (rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; /* * If RCU core is waiting for this CPU to exit its critical section, @@ -645,7 +645,7 @@ static void rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_handler(struct irq_work *iwp) * 5. Deferred QS reporting does not happen. */ if (rcu_preempt_depth() > 0) - WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); + WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); } /* @@ -747,7 +747,10 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // Using softirq, safe to awaken, and either the // wakeup is free or there is either an expedited // GP in flight or a potential need to deboost. - raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING) { + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + } } else { // Enabling BH or preempt does reschedule, so... // Also if no expediting and no possible deboosting, @@ -756,11 +759,11 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) set_tsk_need_resched(current); set_preempt_need_resched(); if (IS_ENABLED(CONFIG_IRQ_WORK) && irqs_were_disabled && - needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && + needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && cpu_online(rdp->cpu)) { // Get scheduler to re-evaluate and call hooks. // If !IRQ_WORK, FQS scan will eventually IPI. - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; irq_work_queue_on(&rdp->defer_qs_iw, rdp->cpu); } } -- cgit 1.3-korg
kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h+9 −7 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h index d85763336b3c0f..cafb1cc8eff846 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h @@ -487,8 +487,8 @@ rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_irqrestore(struct task_struct *t, unsigned long flags) union rcu_special special; rdp = this_cpu_ptr(&rcu_data); - if (rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; /* * If RCU core is waiting for this CPU to exit its critical section, @@ -645,7 +645,7 @@ static void rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_handler(struct irq_work *iwp) * 5. Deferred QS reporting does not happen. */ if (rcu_preempt_depth() > 0) - WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); + WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); } /* @@ -747,7 +747,10 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // Using softirq, safe to awaken, and either the // wakeup is free or there is either an expedited // GP in flight or a potential need to deboost. - raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING) { + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + } } else { // Enabling BH or preempt does reschedule, so... // Also if no expediting and no possible deboosting, @@ -756,11 +759,11 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) set_tsk_need_resched(current); set_preempt_need_resched(); if (IS_ENABLED(CONFIG_IRQ_WORK) && irqs_were_disabled && - needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && + needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && cpu_online(rdp->cpu)) { // Get scheduler to re-evaluate and call hooks. // If !IRQ_WORK, FQS scan will eventually IPI. - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; irq_work_queue_on(&rdp->defer_qs_iw, rdp->cpu); } } -- cgit 1.3-korg
1f16679a5aa6rcu: Fix rcu_read_unlock() deadloop due to softirq
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.gitYao KaiFixed in 6.12.75via kernel-cna
4 files changed · +20 −16
kernel/rcu/tree.h+1 −1 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree.h b/kernel/rcu/tree.h index 8ba04b179416a0..08c020e01425d9 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree.h @@ -202,7 +202,7 @@ struct rcu_data { /* during and after the last grace */ /* period it is aware of. */ struct irq_work defer_qs_iw; /* Obtain later scheduler attention. */ - int defer_qs_iw_pending; /* Scheduler attention pending? */ + int defer_qs_pending; /* irqwork or softirq pending? */ struct work_struct strict_work; /* Schedule readers for strict GPs. */ /* 2) batch handling */
kernel/rcu/tree.h+1 −1 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree.h b/kernel/rcu/tree.h index 8ba04b179416a0..08c020e01425d9 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree.h @@ -202,7 +202,7 @@ struct rcu_data { /* during and after the last grace */ /* period it is aware of. */ struct irq_work defer_qs_iw; /* Obtain later scheduler attention. */ - int defer_qs_iw_pending; /* Scheduler attention pending? */ + int defer_qs_pending; /* irqwork or softirq pending? */ struct work_struct strict_work; /* Schedule readers for strict GPs. */ /* 2) batch handling */
kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h+9 −7 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h index ada3cf2e72fc6e..47a44f6dede0c8 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h @@ -486,8 +486,8 @@ rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_irqrestore(struct task_struct *t, unsigned long flags) union rcu_special special; rdp = this_cpu_ptr(&rcu_data); - if (rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; /* * If RCU core is waiting for this CPU to exit its critical section, @@ -645,7 +645,7 @@ static void rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_handler(struct irq_work *iwp) * 5. Deferred QS reporting does not happen. */ if (rcu_preempt_depth() > 0) - WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); + WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); } /* @@ -747,7 +747,10 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // Using softirq, safe to awaken, and either the // wakeup is free or there is either an expedited // GP in flight or a potential need to deboost. - raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING) { + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + } } else { // Enabling BH or preempt does reschedule, so... // Also if no expediting and no possible deboosting, @@ -756,11 +759,11 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) set_tsk_need_resched(current); set_preempt_need_resched(); if (IS_ENABLED(CONFIG_IRQ_WORK) && irqs_were_disabled && - needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && + needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && cpu_online(rdp->cpu)) { // Get scheduler to re-evaluate and call hooks. // If !IRQ_WORK, FQS scan will eventually IPI. - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; irq_work_queue_on(&rdp->defer_qs_iw, rdp->cpu); } } -- cgit 1.3-korg
kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h+9 −7 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h index ada3cf2e72fc6e..47a44f6dede0c8 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h @@ -486,8 +486,8 @@ rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_irqrestore(struct task_struct *t, unsigned long flags) union rcu_special special; rdp = this_cpu_ptr(&rcu_data); - if (rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; /* * If RCU core is waiting for this CPU to exit its critical section, @@ -645,7 +645,7 @@ static void rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_handler(struct irq_work *iwp) * 5. Deferred QS reporting does not happen. */ if (rcu_preempt_depth() > 0) - WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); + WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); } /* @@ -747,7 +747,10 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // Using softirq, safe to awaken, and either the // wakeup is free or there is either an expedited // GP in flight or a potential need to deboost. - raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING) { + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + } } else { // Enabling BH or preempt does reschedule, so... // Also if no expediting and no possible deboosting, @@ -756,11 +759,11 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) set_tsk_need_resched(current); set_preempt_need_resched(); if (IS_ENABLED(CONFIG_IRQ_WORK) && irqs_were_disabled && - needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && + needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && cpu_online(rdp->cpu)) { // Get scheduler to re-evaluate and call hooks. // If !IRQ_WORK, FQS scan will eventually IPI. - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; irq_work_queue_on(&rdp->defer_qs_iw, rdp->cpu); } } -- cgit 1.3-korg
d41e37f26b31rcu: Fix rcu_read_unlock() deadloop due to softirq
4 files changed · +20 −16
kernel/rcu/tree.h+1 −1 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree.h b/kernel/rcu/tree.h index b8bbe7960cda7a..2265b9c2906e1e 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree.h @@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ struct rcu_data { /* during and after the last grace */ /* period it is aware of. */ struct irq_work defer_qs_iw; /* Obtain later scheduler attention. */ - int defer_qs_iw_pending; /* Scheduler attention pending? */ + int defer_qs_pending; /* irqwork or softirq pending? */ struct work_struct strict_work; /* Schedule readers for strict GPs. */ /* 2) batch handling */
kernel/rcu/tree.h+1 −1 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree.h b/kernel/rcu/tree.h index b8bbe7960cda7a..2265b9c2906e1e 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree.h @@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ struct rcu_data { /* during and after the last grace */ /* period it is aware of. */ struct irq_work defer_qs_iw; /* Obtain later scheduler attention. */ - int defer_qs_iw_pending; /* Scheduler attention pending? */ + int defer_qs_pending; /* irqwork or softirq pending? */ struct work_struct strict_work; /* Schedule readers for strict GPs. */ /* 2) batch handling */
kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h+9 −7 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h index dbe2d02be824a0..95ad967adcf3cb 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h @@ -487,8 +487,8 @@ rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_irqrestore(struct task_struct *t, unsigned long flags) union rcu_special special; rdp = this_cpu_ptr(&rcu_data); - if (rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; /* * If RCU core is waiting for this CPU to exit its critical section, @@ -645,7 +645,7 @@ static void rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_handler(struct irq_work *iwp) * 5. Deferred QS reporting does not happen. */ if (rcu_preempt_depth() > 0) - WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); + WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); } /* @@ -747,7 +747,10 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // Using softirq, safe to awaken, and either the // wakeup is free or there is either an expedited // GP in flight or a potential need to deboost. - raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING) { + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + } } else { // Enabling BH or preempt does reschedule, so... // Also if no expediting and no possible deboosting, @@ -755,11 +758,11 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // tick enabled. set_need_resched_current(); if (IS_ENABLED(CONFIG_IRQ_WORK) && irqs_were_disabled && - needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && + needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && cpu_online(rdp->cpu)) { // Get scheduler to re-evaluate and call hooks. // If !IRQ_WORK, FQS scan will eventually IPI. - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; irq_work_queue_on(&rdp->defer_qs_iw, rdp->cpu); } } -- cgit 1.3-korg
kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h+9 −7 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h index dbe2d02be824a0..95ad967adcf3cb 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h @@ -487,8 +487,8 @@ rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_irqrestore(struct task_struct *t, unsigned long flags) union rcu_special special; rdp = this_cpu_ptr(&rcu_data); - if (rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; /* * If RCU core is waiting for this CPU to exit its critical section, @@ -645,7 +645,7 @@ static void rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_handler(struct irq_work *iwp) * 5. Deferred QS reporting does not happen. */ if (rcu_preempt_depth() > 0) - WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); + WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); } /* @@ -747,7 +747,10 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // Using softirq, safe to awaken, and either the // wakeup is free or there is either an expedited // GP in flight or a potential need to deboost. - raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING) { + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + } } else { // Enabling BH or preempt does reschedule, so... // Also if no expediting and no possible deboosting, @@ -755,11 +758,11 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // tick enabled. set_need_resched_current(); if (IS_ENABLED(CONFIG_IRQ_WORK) && irqs_were_disabled && - needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && + needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && cpu_online(rdp->cpu)) { // Get scheduler to re-evaluate and call hooks. // If !IRQ_WORK, FQS scan will eventually IPI. - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; irq_work_queue_on(&rdp->defer_qs_iw, rdp->cpu); } } -- cgit 1.3-korg
1f16679a5aa6rcu: Fix rcu_read_unlock() deadloop due to softirq
4 files changed · +20 −16
kernel/rcu/tree.h+1 −1 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree.h b/kernel/rcu/tree.h index 8ba04b179416a0..08c020e01425d9 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree.h @@ -202,7 +202,7 @@ struct rcu_data { /* during and after the last grace */ /* period it is aware of. */ struct irq_work defer_qs_iw; /* Obtain later scheduler attention. */ - int defer_qs_iw_pending; /* Scheduler attention pending? */ + int defer_qs_pending; /* irqwork or softirq pending? */ struct work_struct strict_work; /* Schedule readers for strict GPs. */ /* 2) batch handling */
kernel/rcu/tree.h+1 −1 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree.h b/kernel/rcu/tree.h index 8ba04b179416a0..08c020e01425d9 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree.h @@ -202,7 +202,7 @@ struct rcu_data { /* during and after the last grace */ /* period it is aware of. */ struct irq_work defer_qs_iw; /* Obtain later scheduler attention. */ - int defer_qs_iw_pending; /* Scheduler attention pending? */ + int defer_qs_pending; /* irqwork or softirq pending? */ struct work_struct strict_work; /* Schedule readers for strict GPs. */ /* 2) batch handling */
kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h+9 −7 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h index ada3cf2e72fc6e..47a44f6dede0c8 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h @@ -486,8 +486,8 @@ rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_irqrestore(struct task_struct *t, unsigned long flags) union rcu_special special; rdp = this_cpu_ptr(&rcu_data); - if (rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; /* * If RCU core is waiting for this CPU to exit its critical section, @@ -645,7 +645,7 @@ static void rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_handler(struct irq_work *iwp) * 5. Deferred QS reporting does not happen. */ if (rcu_preempt_depth() > 0) - WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); + WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); } /* @@ -747,7 +747,10 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // Using softirq, safe to awaken, and either the // wakeup is free or there is either an expedited // GP in flight or a potential need to deboost. - raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING) { + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + } } else { // Enabling BH or preempt does reschedule, so... // Also if no expediting and no possible deboosting, @@ -756,11 +759,11 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) set_tsk_need_resched(current); set_preempt_need_resched(); if (IS_ENABLED(CONFIG_IRQ_WORK) && irqs_were_disabled && - needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && + needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && cpu_online(rdp->cpu)) { // Get scheduler to re-evaluate and call hooks. // If !IRQ_WORK, FQS scan will eventually IPI. - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; irq_work_queue_on(&rdp->defer_qs_iw, rdp->cpu); } } -- cgit 1.3-korg
kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h+9 −7 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h index ada3cf2e72fc6e..47a44f6dede0c8 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h @@ -486,8 +486,8 @@ rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_irqrestore(struct task_struct *t, unsigned long flags) union rcu_special special; rdp = this_cpu_ptr(&rcu_data); - if (rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; /* * If RCU core is waiting for this CPU to exit its critical section, @@ -645,7 +645,7 @@ static void rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_handler(struct irq_work *iwp) * 5. Deferred QS reporting does not happen. */ if (rcu_preempt_depth() > 0) - WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); + WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); } /* @@ -747,7 +747,10 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // Using softirq, safe to awaken, and either the // wakeup is free or there is either an expedited // GP in flight or a potential need to deboost. - raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING) { + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + } } else { // Enabling BH or preempt does reschedule, so... // Also if no expediting and no possible deboosting, @@ -756,11 +759,11 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) set_tsk_need_resched(current); set_preempt_need_resched(); if (IS_ENABLED(CONFIG_IRQ_WORK) && irqs_were_disabled && - needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && + needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && cpu_online(rdp->cpu)) { // Get scheduler to re-evaluate and call hooks. // If !IRQ_WORK, FQS scan will eventually IPI. - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; irq_work_queue_on(&rdp->defer_qs_iw, rdp->cpu); } } -- cgit 1.3-korg
c2932e16d8c3rcu: Fix rcu_read_unlock() deadloop due to softirq
4 files changed · +20 −16
kernel/rcu/tree.h+1 −1 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree.h b/kernel/rcu/tree.h index b8bbe7960cda7a..2265b9c2906e1e 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree.h @@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ struct rcu_data { /* during and after the last grace */ /* period it is aware of. */ struct irq_work defer_qs_iw; /* Obtain later scheduler attention. */ - int defer_qs_iw_pending; /* Scheduler attention pending? */ + int defer_qs_pending; /* irqwork or softirq pending? */ struct work_struct strict_work; /* Schedule readers for strict GPs. */ /* 2) batch handling */
kernel/rcu/tree.h+1 −1 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree.h b/kernel/rcu/tree.h index b8bbe7960cda7a..2265b9c2906e1e 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree.h @@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ struct rcu_data { /* during and after the last grace */ /* period it is aware of. */ struct irq_work defer_qs_iw; /* Obtain later scheduler attention. */ - int defer_qs_iw_pending; /* Scheduler attention pending? */ + int defer_qs_pending; /* irqwork or softirq pending? */ struct work_struct strict_work; /* Schedule readers for strict GPs. */ /* 2) batch handling */
kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h+9 −7 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h index dbe2d02be824a0..95ad967adcf3cb 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h @@ -487,8 +487,8 @@ rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_irqrestore(struct task_struct *t, unsigned long flags) union rcu_special special; rdp = this_cpu_ptr(&rcu_data); - if (rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; /* * If RCU core is waiting for this CPU to exit its critical section, @@ -645,7 +645,7 @@ static void rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_handler(struct irq_work *iwp) * 5. Deferred QS reporting does not happen. */ if (rcu_preempt_depth() > 0) - WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); + WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); } /* @@ -747,7 +747,10 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // Using softirq, safe to awaken, and either the // wakeup is free or there is either an expedited // GP in flight or a potential need to deboost. - raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING) { + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + } } else { // Enabling BH or preempt does reschedule, so... // Also if no expediting and no possible deboosting, @@ -755,11 +758,11 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // tick enabled. set_need_resched_current(); if (IS_ENABLED(CONFIG_IRQ_WORK) && irqs_were_disabled && - needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && + needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && cpu_online(rdp->cpu)) { // Get scheduler to re-evaluate and call hooks. // If !IRQ_WORK, FQS scan will eventually IPI. - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; irq_work_queue_on(&rdp->defer_qs_iw, rdp->cpu); } } -- cgit 1.3-korg
kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h+9 −7 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h index dbe2d02be824a0..95ad967adcf3cb 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h @@ -487,8 +487,8 @@ rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_irqrestore(struct task_struct *t, unsigned long flags) union rcu_special special; rdp = this_cpu_ptr(&rcu_data); - if (rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; /* * If RCU core is waiting for this CPU to exit its critical section, @@ -645,7 +645,7 @@ static void rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_handler(struct irq_work *iwp) * 5. Deferred QS reporting does not happen. */ if (rcu_preempt_depth() > 0) - WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); + WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); } /* @@ -747,7 +747,10 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // Using softirq, safe to awaken, and either the // wakeup is free or there is either an expedited // GP in flight or a potential need to deboost. - raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING) { + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + } } else { // Enabling BH or preempt does reschedule, so... // Also if no expediting and no possible deboosting, @@ -755,11 +758,11 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // tick enabled. set_need_resched_current(); if (IS_ENABLED(CONFIG_IRQ_WORK) && irqs_were_disabled && - needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && + needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && cpu_online(rdp->cpu)) { // Get scheduler to re-evaluate and call hooks. // If !IRQ_WORK, FQS scan will eventually IPI. - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; irq_work_queue_on(&rdp->defer_qs_iw, rdp->cpu); } } -- cgit 1.3-korg
4a4a6e12c9c8rcu: Fix rcu_read_unlock() deadloop due to softirq
4 files changed · +20 −16
kernel/rcu/tree.h+1 −1 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree.h b/kernel/rcu/tree.h index b8bbe7960cda7a..2265b9c2906e1e 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree.h @@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ struct rcu_data { /* during and after the last grace */ /* period it is aware of. */ struct irq_work defer_qs_iw; /* Obtain later scheduler attention. */ - int defer_qs_iw_pending; /* Scheduler attention pending? */ + int defer_qs_pending; /* irqwork or softirq pending? */ struct work_struct strict_work; /* Schedule readers for strict GPs. */ /* 2) batch handling */
kernel/rcu/tree.h+1 −1 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree.h b/kernel/rcu/tree.h index b8bbe7960cda7a..2265b9c2906e1e 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree.h @@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ struct rcu_data { /* during and after the last grace */ /* period it is aware of. */ struct irq_work defer_qs_iw; /* Obtain later scheduler attention. */ - int defer_qs_iw_pending; /* Scheduler attention pending? */ + int defer_qs_pending; /* irqwork or softirq pending? */ struct work_struct strict_work; /* Schedule readers for strict GPs. */ /* 2) batch handling */
kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h+9 −7 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h index d85763336b3c0f..cafb1cc8eff846 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h @@ -487,8 +487,8 @@ rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_irqrestore(struct task_struct *t, unsigned long flags) union rcu_special special; rdp = this_cpu_ptr(&rcu_data); - if (rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; /* * If RCU core is waiting for this CPU to exit its critical section, @@ -645,7 +645,7 @@ static void rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_handler(struct irq_work *iwp) * 5. Deferred QS reporting does not happen. */ if (rcu_preempt_depth() > 0) - WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); + WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); } /* @@ -747,7 +747,10 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // Using softirq, safe to awaken, and either the // wakeup is free or there is either an expedited // GP in flight or a potential need to deboost. - raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING) { + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + } } else { // Enabling BH or preempt does reschedule, so... // Also if no expediting and no possible deboosting, @@ -756,11 +759,11 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) set_tsk_need_resched(current); set_preempt_need_resched(); if (IS_ENABLED(CONFIG_IRQ_WORK) && irqs_were_disabled && - needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && + needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && cpu_online(rdp->cpu)) { // Get scheduler to re-evaluate and call hooks. // If !IRQ_WORK, FQS scan will eventually IPI. - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; irq_work_queue_on(&rdp->defer_qs_iw, rdp->cpu); } } -- cgit 1.3-korg
kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h+9 −7 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h index d85763336b3c0f..cafb1cc8eff846 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h @@ -487,8 +487,8 @@ rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_irqrestore(struct task_struct *t, unsigned long flags) union rcu_special special; rdp = this_cpu_ptr(&rcu_data); - if (rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; /* * If RCU core is waiting for this CPU to exit its critical section, @@ -645,7 +645,7 @@ static void rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_handler(struct irq_work *iwp) * 5. Deferred QS reporting does not happen. */ if (rcu_preempt_depth() > 0) - WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); + WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); } /* @@ -747,7 +747,10 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // Using softirq, safe to awaken, and either the // wakeup is free or there is either an expedited // GP in flight or a potential need to deboost. - raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING) { + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + } } else { // Enabling BH or preempt does reschedule, so... // Also if no expediting and no possible deboosting, @@ -756,11 +759,11 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) set_tsk_need_resched(current); set_preempt_need_resched(); if (IS_ENABLED(CONFIG_IRQ_WORK) && irqs_were_disabled && - needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && + needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && cpu_online(rdp->cpu)) { // Get scheduler to re-evaluate and call hooks. // If !IRQ_WORK, FQS scan will eventually IPI. - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; irq_work_queue_on(&rdp->defer_qs_iw, rdp->cpu); } } -- cgit 1.3-korg
979c708e6c9drcu: Fix rcu_read_unlock() deadloop due to softirq
4 files changed · +20 −16
kernel/rcu/tree.h+1 −1 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree.h b/kernel/rcu/tree.h index f8408e7a5f8246..b79599b2059cc8 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree.h @@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ struct rcu_data { /* during and after the last grace */ /* period it is aware of. */ struct irq_work defer_qs_iw; /* Obtain later scheduler attention. */ - int defer_qs_iw_pending; /* Scheduler attention pending? */ + int defer_qs_pending; /* irqwork or softirq pending? */ struct work_struct strict_work; /* Schedule readers for strict GPs. */ /* 2) batch handling */
kernel/rcu/tree.h+1 −1 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree.h b/kernel/rcu/tree.h index f8408e7a5f8246..b79599b2059cc8 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree.h @@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ struct rcu_data { /* during and after the last grace */ /* period it is aware of. */ struct irq_work defer_qs_iw; /* Obtain later scheduler attention. */ - int defer_qs_iw_pending; /* Scheduler attention pending? */ + int defer_qs_pending; /* irqwork or softirq pending? */ struct work_struct strict_work; /* Schedule readers for strict GPs. */ /* 2) batch handling */
kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h+9 −7 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h index 04044b492cc31a..8cf1adcd259ba9 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h @@ -475,8 +475,8 @@ rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_irqrestore(struct task_struct *t, unsigned long flags) union rcu_special special; rdp = this_cpu_ptr(&rcu_data); - if (rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; /* * If RCU core is waiting for this CPU to exit its critical section, @@ -634,7 +634,7 @@ static void rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_handler(struct irq_work *iwp) * 5. Deferred QS reporting does not happen. */ if (rcu_preempt_depth() > 0) - WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); + WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); } /* @@ -736,7 +736,10 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // Using softirq, safe to awaken, and either the // wakeup is free or there is either an expedited // GP in flight or a potential need to deboost. - raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING) { + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + } } else { // Enabling BH or preempt does reschedule, so... // Also if no expediting and no possible deboosting, @@ -745,11 +748,11 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) set_tsk_need_resched(current); set_preempt_need_resched(); if (IS_ENABLED(CONFIG_IRQ_WORK) && irqs_were_disabled && - needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && + needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && cpu_online(rdp->cpu)) { // Get scheduler to re-evaluate and call hooks. // If !IRQ_WORK, FQS scan will eventually IPI. - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; irq_work_queue_on(&rdp->defer_qs_iw, rdp->cpu); } } -- cgit 1.3-korg
kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h+9 −7 modifieddiff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h index 04044b492cc31a..8cf1adcd259ba9 100644 --- a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h +++ b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h @@ -475,8 +475,8 @@ rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_irqrestore(struct task_struct *t, unsigned long flags) union rcu_special special; rdp = this_cpu_ptr(&rcu_data); - if (rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending == DEFER_QS_PENDING) + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_IDLE; /* * If RCU core is waiting for this CPU to exit its critical section, @@ -634,7 +634,7 @@ static void rcu_preempt_deferred_qs_handler(struct irq_work *iwp) * 5. Deferred QS reporting does not happen. */ if (rcu_preempt_depth() > 0) - WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); + WRITE_ONCE(rdp->defer_qs_pending, DEFER_QS_IDLE); } /* @@ -736,7 +736,10 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) // Using softirq, safe to awaken, and either the // wakeup is free or there is either an expedited // GP in flight or a potential need to deboost. - raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + if (rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING) { + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ); + } } else { // Enabling BH or preempt does reschedule, so... // Also if no expediting and no possible deboosting, @@ -745,11 +748,11 @@ static void rcu_read_unlock_special(struct task_struct *t) set_tsk_need_resched(current); set_preempt_need_resched(); if (IS_ENABLED(CONFIG_IRQ_WORK) && irqs_were_disabled && - needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && + needs_exp && rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING && cpu_online(rdp->cpu)) { // Get scheduler to re-evaluate and call hooks. // If !IRQ_WORK, FQS scan will eventually IPI. - rdp->defer_qs_iw_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; + rdp->defer_qs_pending = DEFER_QS_PENDING; irq_work_queue_on(&rdp->defer_qs_iw, rdp->cpu); } } -- cgit 1.3-korg
Vulnerability mechanics
Root cause
"Missing recursion-guard flag before calling raise_softirq_irqoff() in rcu_read_unlock_special() allows an infinite re-entry loop when ftrace tracing is enabled."
Attack vector
An attacker who can trigger an RCU read-side critical section on a CPU with ftrace enabled (specifically the softirq trace event) can cause rcu_read_unlock_special() to call raise_softirq_irqoff(), which fires the ftrace softirq tracepoint, which re-enters rcu_read_unlock_special(), creating an infinite loop [patch_id=2661003]. The deadloop manifests as a CPU hang with repeated calls through trace_event_raw_event_softirq → raise_softirq_irqoff → rcu_read_unlock_special, as shown in the kernel warning stack trace [patch_id=2661003]. The vulnerability is reachable from any code path that exits an RCU read-side critical section while in an IRQ context with ftrace active; no special privileges beyond local access are required.
Affected code
The vulnerable code is in `kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h` in the function `rcu_read_unlock_special()`, specifically the unconditional call to `raise_softirq_irqoff(RCU_SOFTIRQ)` at the softirq wakeup path [patch_id=2661003]. The fix also modifies `kernel/rcu/tree.h` to rename the `defer_qs_iw_pending` field to `defer_qs_pending` in `struct rcu_data` [patch_id=2661003].
What the fix does
The patch introduces a guard flag check before calling raise_softirq_irqoff() in rcu_read_unlock_special() [patch_id=2661003]. It renames the existing `defer_qs_iw_pending` field to `defer_qs_pending` in `struct rcu_data` (kernel/rcu/tree.h) and uses it for both the softirq and irq_work paths [patch_id=2661003]. Before raising RCU_SOFTIRQ, the code now checks `rdp->defer_qs_pending != DEFER_QS_PENDING` and sets it to `DEFER_QS_PENDING` first, preventing re-entry if a deferred quiescent-state request is already in flight [patch_id=2661003]. The same guard pattern was already used for the irq_work path (commit b41642c87716) and is now extended to cover the softirq path as well.
Preconditions
- configftrace must be enabled and configured to trace softirq events
- inputThe kernel must be running a preemptible RCU build (PREEMPT_FULL) and the system must be in an IRQ context when rcu_read_unlock() is called
Generated on May 27, 2026. Inputs: CWE entries + fix-commit diffs from this CVE's patches. Citations validated against bundle.
References
5- git.kernel.org/stable/c/1f16679a5aa60238466ce339c35f5e82ece60337nvd
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/4a4a6e12c9c829be3f74b7206fa8640fc4e1c566nvd
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/979c708e6c9d7fc461daef2dad8b45f22e23464cnvd
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/c2932e16d8c354404b17123e64daa8e33191e145nvd
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/d41e37f26b3157b3f1d10223863519a943aa239bnvd
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