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Avoid using try_module_get(THIS_MODULE) #52

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jserv opened this issue Aug 9, 2021 · 1 comment
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Avoid using try_module_get(THIS_MODULE) #52

jserv opened this issue Aug 9, 2021 · 1 comment

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@jserv
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jserv commented Aug 9, 2021

There are various deprecated functions/macros used in LKMPG. For example, try_module_get(THIS_MODULE) is regarded as unsafe.

See https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1741415/linux-kernel-modules-when-to-use-try-module-get-module-put
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I believe the book should state for which kernel versions it's applicable.

@linD026 linD026 mentioned this issue Mar 31, 2023
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