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1 files changed, 5 insertions, 6 deletions
diff --git a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h
index e2c5910..387dd45 100644
--- a/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h
+++ b/kernel/rcu/tree_plugin.h
@@ -793,11 +793,6 @@ sync_rcu_preempt_exp_init(struct rcu_state *rsp, struct rcu_node *rnp)
* In fact, if you are using synchronize_rcu_expedited() in a loop,
* please restructure your code to batch your updates, and then Use a
* single synchronize_rcu() instead.
- *
- * Note that it is illegal to call this function while holding any lock
- * that is acquired by a CPU-hotplug notifier. And yes, it is also illegal
- * to call this function from a CPU-hotplug notifier. Failing to observe
- * these restriction will result in deadlock.
*/
void synchronize_rcu_expedited(void)
{
@@ -819,7 +814,11 @@ void synchronize_rcu_expedited(void)
* being boosted. This simplifies the process of moving tasks
* from leaf to root rcu_node structures.
*/
- get_online_cpus();
+ if (!try_get_online_cpus()) {
+ /* CPU-hotplug operation in flight, fall back to normal GP. */
+ wait_rcu_gp(call_rcu);
+ return;
+ }
/*
* Acquire lock, falling back to synchronize_rcu() if too many
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