[PATCH 05/17] net: convert sk_buff.users from atomic_t to refcount_t

2017-06-30 Thread Elena Reshetova
refcount_t type and corresponding API should be used instead of atomic_t when the variable is used as a reference counter. This allows to avoid accidental refcounter overflows that might lead to use-after-free situations. Signed-off-by: Elena Reshetova Signed-off-by: Hans Liljestrand Signed-off-

[PATCH 05/17] net: convert sk_buff.users from atomic_t to refcount_t

2017-06-28 Thread Elena Reshetova
refcount_t type and corresponding API should be used instead of atomic_t when the variable is used as a reference counter. This allows to avoid accidental refcounter overflows that might lead to use-after-free situations. Signed-off-by: Elena Reshetova Signed-off-by: Hans Liljestrand Signed-off-