Re: skb_pull, etc. panics.

[Andi Kleen <ak@xxxxxx>]

On Wed, Jun 06, 2001 at 08:11:45PM +0200, Richard Guy Briggs wrote:
> Hi again,
> 
> If this is an FAQ, can someone point me to the reasons that skb_push()
> and skb_put() panic rather than dropping the skb and complaining in the
> log?
> 
> If not, why does it do that?

Because an overflow or underflow is always a bug in the code. If you're 
not sure if the skb has enough room you have to use *_expand_headroom and 
friends.


-Andi

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