smackfs: Use rcu_assign_pointer() to ensure safe assignment in smk_set_cipso
In the `smk_set_cipso` function, the `skp->smk_netlabel.attr.mls.cat` field is directly assigned to a new value without using the appropriate RCU pointer assignment functions. According to RCU usage rules, this is illegal and can lead to unpredictable behavior, including data inconsistencies and impossible-to-diagnose memory corruption issues. This possible bug was identified using a static analysis tool developed by myself, specifically designed to detect RCU-related issues. To address this, the assignment is now done using rcu_assign_pointer(), which ensures that the pointer assignment is done safely, with the necessary memory barriers and synchronization. This change prevents potential RCU dereference issues by ensuring that the `cat` field is safely updated while still adhering to RCU's requirements. Fixes: 0817534f ("smackfs: Fix use-after-free in netlbl_catmap_walk()") Signed-off-by: Jiawei Ye <jiawei.ye@foxmail.com> Signed-off-by: Casey Schaufler <casey@schaufler-ca.com>
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