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missing kernel lock around ip6_mforward()
On Tue, Aug 04, 2026 at 08:38:25PM +0200, Alexander Bluhm wrote:
> Hi,
>
> When comparing ip_output() and ip6_output() I found a missing kernel
> lock around ip6_mforward(). It is not MP safe yet and locked
> elsewhere.
>
> To make future comparisons easier, sync the goto bad logic between
> ip6_output() and ip6_output().
>
> ok?
>
I agree with the diff. I was thinking to say 'thank you for making
things less ugly', but saying 'thank you for making things consistent'
is more accurate.
OK sashan
missing kernel lock around ip6_mforward()