NULL pointer reference in pf_lldp_store_peer_info()
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- C
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Description
In function "pf_lldp_store_peer_info()" the variable "net->lldp_mutex" sometimes is NULL. Because the thread run to here, the init function "pf_lldp_init()" don't execute.
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Research direction
Start by tracing pf_lldp_store_peer_info() and pf_lldp_init() to understand how the thread can run before net->lldp_mutex is initialized. Reproduce or inspect that startup path, then verify the fix prevents the NULL mutex reference regardless of initialization timing.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- c
- Domain
- embedded-iot, networking
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100