Re: [PATCH] net: ax88179: add proper error handling of usb read errors

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On 13.04.22 17:32, Dan Carpenter wrote:
>
> Bug: buffer partially filled.  Information leak.
>
> If you return the bytes then the only correct way to write error
> handling is:
>
> 	if (ret < 0)
> 		return ret;
> 	if (ret != size)
> 		return -EIO;
>
You have to make up your mind on whether you ever need to read
answer of a length not known before you try it. The alternative of
passing a pointer to an integer for length is worse.

    Regards
        Oliver





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