Re: [PATCH] crypto: do not free algorithm before using

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On Thu, Nov 29, 2018 at 03:47:56PM +0800, PanBian wrote:
> On Thu, Nov 29, 2018 at 02:57:11PM +0800, Herbert Xu wrote:
> > On Thu, Nov 22, 2018 at 06:00:16PM +0800, Pan Bian wrote:
> > > In multiple functions, the algorithm fields are read after its reference
> > > is dropped through crypto_mod_put. In this case, the algorithm memory
> > > may be freed, resulting in use-after-free bugs. This patch delays the
> > > put operation until the algorithm is never used.
> > > 
> > > Signed-off-by: Pan Bian <bianpan2016@xxxxxxx>
> > 
> > Patch applied.  Thanks!
> > 
> > BTW, this problem exists in almost every other skcipher template,
> > e.g., in ctr.  Are you working on a fix for them too?
> 
> Probably not. Could you please provide patches to fix them?

OK, I'll work on it then.

Thanks!
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