@@ -102,13 +102,17 @@ there are several "locks" in mlme_priv,
since mlme_priv is a shared resource between many threads,
like ISR/Call-Back functions, the OID handlers, and even timer functions.
-
Each struct __queue has its own locks, already.
-Other items are protected by mlme_priv.lock.
+Other items in mlme_priv are protected by mlme_priv.lock, while items in
+xmit_priv are protected by xmit_priv.lock.
To avoid possible dead lock, any thread trying to modifiying mlme_priv
SHALL not lock up more than one locks at a time!
+The only exception is that queue functions which take the __queue.lock
+may be called with the xmit_priv.lock held. In this case the order
+MUST always be first lock xmit_priv.lock and then call any queue functions
+which take __queue.lock.
*/
rtw_mlme.h has a comment which briefly describes the locking rules for the rtl8723bs driver, improve this to also mention the locking order of xmit_priv.lock vs the lock(s) embedded in the various queues. Cc: Fabio Aiuto <fabioaiuto83@gmail.com> Signed-off-by: Hans de Goede <hdegoede@redhat.com> --- drivers/staging/rtl8723bs/include/rtw_mlme.h | 8 ++++++-- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)