Re: [PATCHv2] tty: prevent DOS in the flush_to_ldisc

From: Greg KH
Date: Tue Nov 09 2010 - 08:54:12 EST


On Tue, Nov 09, 2010 at 11:44:30AM +0100, Jiri Olsa wrote:
> On Tue, Nov 09, 2010 at 10:35:39AM +0000, Alan Cox wrote:
> > > The attached patch (based on -next tree) fixes this by checking on the
> > > tty buffer tail. Once it's reached, the current work is rescheduled
> > > and another could run.
> >
> > Looks nice and tidy
> >
> > Alan
>
> would you advise on whom to send it to pick it up?

I will.

thanks,

greg k-h
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