Looks like a false positive. put_cpu_partial() can be called with a parameter to indicate if draining of the per cpu partial list should be allowed ("drain"). Draining requires taking the list lock. "drain" is set to 0 when called from get_partial_node() (where we are already holding the list lock) so no deadlock should be possible. -- To unsubscribe, send a message with 'unsubscribe linux-mm' in the body to majordomo@xxxxxxxxx. For more info on Linux MM, see: http://www.linux-mm.org/ . Fight unfair telecom internet charges in Canada: sign http://stopthemeter.ca/ Don't email: <a href=mailto:"dont@xxxxxxxxx"> email@xxxxxxxxx </a>