These abstractions allow you to reference a `struct mm_struct` using
both mmgrab and mmget refcounts. This is done using two Rust types:
* Mm - represents an mm_struct where you don't know anything about the
value of mm_users.
* MmWithUser - represents an mm_struct where you know at compile time
that mm_users is non-zero.
This allows us to encode in the type system whether a method requires
that mm_users is non-zero or not. For instance, you can always call
`mmget_not_zero` but you can only call `mmap_read_lock` when mm_users is
non-zero.
It's possible to access current->mm without a refcount increment, but
that is added in a later patch of this series.
Signed-off-by: Alice Ryhl <aliceryhl@google.com>
---
rust/helpers/helpers.c | 1 +
rust/helpers/mm.c | 39 +++++++++
rust/kernel/lib.rs | 1 +
rust/kernel/mm.rs | 219 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
4 files changed, 260 insertions(+)
diff --git a/rust/helpers/helpers.c b/rust/helpers/helpers.c
index 6d90afd38c40..2ee3af594633 100644
--- a/rust/helpers/helpers.c
+++ b/rust/helpers/helpers.c
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@
#include "err.c"
#include "fs.c"
#include "kunit.c"
+#include "mm.c"
#include "mutex.c"
#include "page.c"
#include "rbtree.c"
diff --git a/rust/helpers/mm.c b/rust/helpers/mm.c
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..7201747a5d31
--- /dev/null
+++ b/rust/helpers/mm.c
@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
+// SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0
+
+#include <linux/mm.h>
+#include <linux/sched/mm.h>
+
+void rust_helper_mmgrab(struct mm_struct *mm)
+{
+ mmgrab(mm);
+}
+
+void rust_helper_mmdrop(struct mm_struct *mm)
+{
+ mmdrop(mm);
+}
+
+void rust_helper_mmget(struct mm_struct *mm)
+{
+ mmget(mm);
+}
+
+bool rust_helper_mmget_not_zero(struct mm_struct *mm)
+{
+ return mmget_not_zero(mm);
+}
+
+void rust_helper_mmap_read_lock(struct mm_struct *mm)
+{
+ mmap_read_lock(mm);
+}
+
+bool rust_helper_mmap_read_trylock(struct mm_struct *mm)
+{
+ return mmap_read_trylock(mm);
+}
+
+void rust_helper_mmap_read_unlock(struct mm_struct *mm)
+{
+ mmap_read_unlock(mm);
+}
diff --git a/rust/kernel/lib.rs b/rust/kernel/lib.rs
index bf98caa6d6a5..104e619f5dbd 100644
--- a/rust/kernel/lib.rs
+++ b/rust/kernel/lib.rs
@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@
pub mod kunit;
pub mod list;
pub mod miscdevice;
+pub mod mm;
#[cfg(CONFIG_NET)]
pub mod net;
pub mod page;
diff --git a/rust/kernel/mm.rs b/rust/kernel/mm.rs
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..84cba581edaa
--- /dev/null
+++ b/rust/kernel/mm.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,219 @@
+// SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0
+
+// Copyright (C) 2024 Google LLC.
+
+//! Memory management.
+//!
+//! C header: [`include/linux/mm.h`](srctree/include/linux/mm.h)
+
+use crate::{
+ bindings,
+ types::{ARef, AlwaysRefCounted, NotThreadSafe, Opaque},
+};
+use core::{ops::Deref, ptr::NonNull};
+
+/// A wrapper for the kernel's `struct mm_struct`.
+///
+/// Since `mm_users` may be zero, the associated address space may not exist anymore. You can use
+/// [`mmget_not_zero`] to be able to access the address space.
+///
+/// The `ARef<Mm>` smart pointer holds an `mmgrab` refcount. Its destructor may sleep.
+///
+/// # Invariants
+///
+/// Values of this type are always refcounted using `mmgrab`.
+///
+/// [`mmget_not_zero`]: Mm::mmget_not_zero
+#[repr(transparent)]
+pub struct Mm {
+ mm: Opaque<bindings::mm_struct>,
+}
+
+// SAFETY: It is safe to call `mmdrop` on another thread than where `mmgrab` was called.
+unsafe impl Send for Mm {}
+// SAFETY: All methods on `Mm` can be called in parallel from several threads.
+unsafe impl Sync for Mm {}
+
+// SAFETY: By the type invariants, this type is always refcounted.
+unsafe impl AlwaysRefCounted for Mm {
+ #[inline]
+ fn inc_ref(&self) {
+ // SAFETY: The pointer is valid since self is a reference.
+ unsafe { bindings::mmgrab(self.as_raw()) };
+ }
+
+ #[inline]
+ unsafe fn dec_ref(obj: NonNull<Self>) {
+ // SAFETY: The caller is giving up their refcount.
+ unsafe { bindings::mmdrop(obj.cast().as_ptr()) };
+ }
+}
+
+/// A wrapper for the kernel's `struct mm_struct`.
+///
+/// This type is like [`Mm`], but with non-zero `mm_users`. It can only be used when `mm_users` can
+/// be proven to be non-zero at compile-time, usually because the relevant code holds an `mmget`
+/// refcount. It can be used to access the associated address space.
+///
+/// The `ARef<MmWithUser>` smart pointer holds an `mmget` refcount. Its destructor may sleep.
+///
+/// # Invariants
+///
+/// Values of this type are always refcounted using `mmget`. The value of `mm_users` is non-zero.
+#[repr(transparent)]
+pub struct MmWithUser {
+ mm: Mm,
+}
+
+// SAFETY: It is safe to call `mmput` on another thread than where `mmget` was called.
+unsafe impl Send for MmWithUser {}
+// SAFETY: All methods on `MmWithUser` can be called in parallel from several threads.
+unsafe impl Sync for MmWithUser {}
+
+// SAFETY: By the type invariants, this type is always refcounted.
+unsafe impl AlwaysRefCounted for MmWithUser {
+ #[inline]
+ fn inc_ref(&self) {
+ // SAFETY: The pointer is valid since self is a reference.
+ unsafe { bindings::mmget(self.as_raw()) };
+ }
+
+ #[inline]
+ unsafe fn dec_ref(obj: NonNull<Self>) {
+ // SAFETY: The caller is giving up their refcount.
+ unsafe { bindings::mmput(obj.cast().as_ptr()) };
+ }
+}
+
+// Make all `Mm` methods available on `MmWithUser`.
+impl Deref for MmWithUser {
+ type Target = Mm;
+
+ #[inline]
+ fn deref(&self) -> &Mm {
+ &self.mm
+ }
+}
+
+// These methods are safe to call even if `mm_users` is zero.
+impl Mm {
+ /// Call `mmgrab` on `current.mm`.
+ #[inline]
+ pub fn mmgrab_current() -> Option<ARef<Mm>> {
+ // SAFETY: It's safe to get the `mm` field from current.
+ let mm = unsafe {
+ let current = bindings::get_current();
+ (*current).mm
+ };
+
+ if mm.is_null() {
+ return None;
+ }
+
+ // SAFETY: The value of `current->mm` is guaranteed to be null or a valid `mm_struct`. We
+ // just checked that it's not null. Furthermore, the returned `&Mm` is valid only for the
+ // duration of this function, and `current->mm` will stay valid for that long.
+ let mm = unsafe { Mm::from_raw(mm) };
+
+ // This increments the refcount using `mmgrab`.
+ Some(ARef::from(mm))
+ }
+
+ /// Returns a raw pointer to the inner `mm_struct`.
+ #[inline]
+ pub fn as_raw(&self) -> *mut bindings::mm_struct {
+ self.mm.get()
+ }
+
+ /// Obtain a reference from a raw pointer.
+ ///
+ /// # Safety
+ ///
+ /// The caller must ensure that `ptr` points at an `mm_struct`, and that it is not deallocated
+ /// during the lifetime 'a.
+ #[inline]
+ pub unsafe fn from_raw<'a>(ptr: *const bindings::mm_struct) -> &'a Mm {
+ // SAFETY: Caller promises that the pointer is valid for 'a. Layouts are compatible due to
+ // repr(transparent).
+ unsafe { &*ptr.cast() }
+ }
+
+ /// Calls `mmget_not_zero` and returns a handle if it succeeds.
+ #[inline]
+ pub fn mmget_not_zero(&self) -> Option<ARef<MmWithUser>> {
+ // SAFETY: The pointer is valid since self is a reference.
+ let success = unsafe { bindings::mmget_not_zero(self.as_raw()) };
+
+ if success {
+ // SAFETY: We just created an `mmget` refcount.
+ Some(unsafe { ARef::from_raw(NonNull::new_unchecked(self.as_raw().cast())) })
+ } else {
+ None
+ }
+ }
+}
+
+// These methods require `mm_users` to be non-zero.
+impl MmWithUser {
+ /// Obtain a reference from a raw pointer.
+ ///
+ /// # Safety
+ ///
+ /// The caller must ensure that `ptr` points at an `mm_struct`, and that `mm_users` remains
+ /// non-zero for the duration of the lifetime 'a.
+ #[inline]
+ pub unsafe fn from_raw<'a>(ptr: *const bindings::mm_struct) -> &'a MmWithUser {
+ // SAFETY: Caller promises that the pointer is valid for 'a. The layout is compatible due
+ // to repr(transparent).
+ unsafe { &*ptr.cast() }
+ }
+
+ /// Lock the mmap read lock.
+ #[inline]
+ pub fn mmap_read_lock(&self) -> MmapReadGuard<'_> {
+ // SAFETY: The pointer is valid since self is a reference.
+ unsafe { bindings::mmap_read_lock(self.as_raw()) };
+
+ // INVARIANT: We just acquired the read lock.
+ MmapReadGuard {
+ mm: self,
+ _nts: NotThreadSafe,
+ }
+ }
+
+ /// Try to lock the mmap read lock.
+ #[inline]
+ pub fn mmap_read_trylock(&self) -> Option<MmapReadGuard<'_>> {
+ // SAFETY: The pointer is valid since self is a reference.
+ let success = unsafe { bindings::mmap_read_trylock(self.as_raw()) };
+
+ if success {
+ // INVARIANT: We just acquired the read lock.
+ Some(MmapReadGuard {
+ mm: self,
+ _nts: NotThreadSafe,
+ })
+ } else {
+ None
+ }
+ }
+}
+
+/// A guard for the mmap read lock.
+///
+/// # Invariants
+///
+/// This `MmapReadGuard` guard owns the mmap read lock.
+pub struct MmapReadGuard<'a> {
+ mm: &'a MmWithUser,
+ // `mmap_read_lock` and `mmap_read_unlock` must be called on the same thread
+ _nts: NotThreadSafe,
+}
+
+impl Drop for MmapReadGuard<'_> {
+ #[inline]
+ fn drop(&mut self) {
+ // SAFETY: We hold the read lock by the type invariants.
+ unsafe { bindings::mmap_read_unlock(self.mm.as_raw()) };
+ }
+}
--
2.47.0.371.ga323438b13-goog
On Fri, Nov 22, 2024 at 03:40:26PM +0000, Alice Ryhl wrote:
> These abstractions allow you to reference a `struct mm_struct` using
> both mmgrab and mmget refcounts. This is done using two Rust types:
>
> * Mm - represents an mm_struct where you don't know anything about the
> value of mm_users.
> * MmWithUser - represents an mm_struct where you know at compile time
> that mm_users is non-zero.
>
> This allows us to encode in the type system whether a method requires
> that mm_users is non-zero or not. For instance, you can always call
> `mmget_not_zero` but you can only call `mmap_read_lock` when mm_users is
> non-zero.
>
> It's possible to access current->mm without a refcount increment, but
> that is added in a later patch of this series.
>
> Signed-off-by: Alice Ryhl <aliceryhl@google.com>
I see you address the current thing in a later commit, so as the rest of the
patch looked fine previously (with help from your kind explanations on the rust
side :), so:
Acked-by: Lorenzo Stoakes <lorenzo.stoakes@oracle.com> (for mm bits)
> ---
> rust/helpers/helpers.c | 1 +
> rust/helpers/mm.c | 39 +++++++++
> rust/kernel/lib.rs | 1 +
> rust/kernel/mm.rs | 219 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
> 4 files changed, 260 insertions(+)
>
> diff --git a/rust/helpers/helpers.c b/rust/helpers/helpers.c
> index 6d90afd38c40..2ee3af594633 100644
> --- a/rust/helpers/helpers.c
> +++ b/rust/helpers/helpers.c
> @@ -15,6 +15,7 @@
> #include "err.c"
> #include "fs.c"
> #include "kunit.c"
> +#include "mm.c"
> #include "mutex.c"
> #include "page.c"
> #include "rbtree.c"
> diff --git a/rust/helpers/mm.c b/rust/helpers/mm.c
> new file mode 100644
> index 000000000000..7201747a5d31
> --- /dev/null
> +++ b/rust/helpers/mm.c
> @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
> +// SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0
> +
> +#include <linux/mm.h>
> +#include <linux/sched/mm.h>
> +
> +void rust_helper_mmgrab(struct mm_struct *mm)
> +{
> + mmgrab(mm);
> +}
> +
> +void rust_helper_mmdrop(struct mm_struct *mm)
> +{
> + mmdrop(mm);
> +}
> +
> +void rust_helper_mmget(struct mm_struct *mm)
> +{
> + mmget(mm);
> +}
> +
> +bool rust_helper_mmget_not_zero(struct mm_struct *mm)
> +{
> + return mmget_not_zero(mm);
> +}
> +
> +void rust_helper_mmap_read_lock(struct mm_struct *mm)
> +{
> + mmap_read_lock(mm);
> +}
> +
> +bool rust_helper_mmap_read_trylock(struct mm_struct *mm)
> +{
> + return mmap_read_trylock(mm);
> +}
> +
> +void rust_helper_mmap_read_unlock(struct mm_struct *mm)
> +{
> + mmap_read_unlock(mm);
> +}
> diff --git a/rust/kernel/lib.rs b/rust/kernel/lib.rs
> index bf98caa6d6a5..104e619f5dbd 100644
> --- a/rust/kernel/lib.rs
> +++ b/rust/kernel/lib.rs
> @@ -45,6 +45,7 @@
> pub mod kunit;
> pub mod list;
> pub mod miscdevice;
> +pub mod mm;
> #[cfg(CONFIG_NET)]
> pub mod net;
> pub mod page;
> diff --git a/rust/kernel/mm.rs b/rust/kernel/mm.rs
> new file mode 100644
> index 000000000000..84cba581edaa
> --- /dev/null
> +++ b/rust/kernel/mm.rs
> @@ -0,0 +1,219 @@
> +// SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0
> +
> +// Copyright (C) 2024 Google LLC.
> +
> +//! Memory management.
> +//!
> +//! C header: [`include/linux/mm.h`](srctree/include/linux/mm.h)
> +
> +use crate::{
> + bindings,
> + types::{ARef, AlwaysRefCounted, NotThreadSafe, Opaque},
> +};
> +use core::{ops::Deref, ptr::NonNull};
> +
> +/// A wrapper for the kernel's `struct mm_struct`.
> +///
> +/// Since `mm_users` may be zero, the associated address space may not exist anymore. You can use
> +/// [`mmget_not_zero`] to be able to access the address space.
> +///
> +/// The `ARef<Mm>` smart pointer holds an `mmgrab` refcount. Its destructor may sleep.
> +///
> +/// # Invariants
> +///
> +/// Values of this type are always refcounted using `mmgrab`.
> +///
> +/// [`mmget_not_zero`]: Mm::mmget_not_zero
> +#[repr(transparent)]
> +pub struct Mm {
> + mm: Opaque<bindings::mm_struct>,
> +}
> +
> +// SAFETY: It is safe to call `mmdrop` on another thread than where `mmgrab` was called.
> +unsafe impl Send for Mm {}
> +// SAFETY: All methods on `Mm` can be called in parallel from several threads.
> +unsafe impl Sync for Mm {}
> +
> +// SAFETY: By the type invariants, this type is always refcounted.
> +unsafe impl AlwaysRefCounted for Mm {
> + #[inline]
> + fn inc_ref(&self) {
> + // SAFETY: The pointer is valid since self is a reference.
> + unsafe { bindings::mmgrab(self.as_raw()) };
> + }
> +
> + #[inline]
> + unsafe fn dec_ref(obj: NonNull<Self>) {
> + // SAFETY: The caller is giving up their refcount.
> + unsafe { bindings::mmdrop(obj.cast().as_ptr()) };
> + }
> +}
> +
> +/// A wrapper for the kernel's `struct mm_struct`.
> +///
> +/// This type is like [`Mm`], but with non-zero `mm_users`. It can only be used when `mm_users` can
> +/// be proven to be non-zero at compile-time, usually because the relevant code holds an `mmget`
> +/// refcount. It can be used to access the associated address space.
> +///
> +/// The `ARef<MmWithUser>` smart pointer holds an `mmget` refcount. Its destructor may sleep.
> +///
> +/// # Invariants
> +///
> +/// Values of this type are always refcounted using `mmget`. The value of `mm_users` is non-zero.
> +#[repr(transparent)]
> +pub struct MmWithUser {
> + mm: Mm,
> +}
> +
> +// SAFETY: It is safe to call `mmput` on another thread than where `mmget` was called.
> +unsafe impl Send for MmWithUser {}
> +// SAFETY: All methods on `MmWithUser` can be called in parallel from several threads.
> +unsafe impl Sync for MmWithUser {}
> +
> +// SAFETY: By the type invariants, this type is always refcounted.
> +unsafe impl AlwaysRefCounted for MmWithUser {
> + #[inline]
> + fn inc_ref(&self) {
> + // SAFETY: The pointer is valid since self is a reference.
> + unsafe { bindings::mmget(self.as_raw()) };
> + }
> +
> + #[inline]
> + unsafe fn dec_ref(obj: NonNull<Self>) {
> + // SAFETY: The caller is giving up their refcount.
> + unsafe { bindings::mmput(obj.cast().as_ptr()) };
> + }
> +}
> +
> +// Make all `Mm` methods available on `MmWithUser`.
> +impl Deref for MmWithUser {
> + type Target = Mm;
> +
> + #[inline]
> + fn deref(&self) -> &Mm {
> + &self.mm
> + }
> +}
> +
> +// These methods are safe to call even if `mm_users` is zero.
> +impl Mm {
> + /// Call `mmgrab` on `current.mm`.
> + #[inline]
> + pub fn mmgrab_current() -> Option<ARef<Mm>> {
> + // SAFETY: It's safe to get the `mm` field from current.
> + let mm = unsafe {
> + let current = bindings::get_current();
> + (*current).mm
> + };
> +
> + if mm.is_null() {
> + return None;
> + }
> +
> + // SAFETY: The value of `current->mm` is guaranteed to be null or a valid `mm_struct`. We
> + // just checked that it's not null. Furthermore, the returned `&Mm` is valid only for the
> + // duration of this function, and `current->mm` will stay valid for that long.
> + let mm = unsafe { Mm::from_raw(mm) };
> +
> + // This increments the refcount using `mmgrab`.
> + Some(ARef::from(mm))
> + }
> +
> + /// Returns a raw pointer to the inner `mm_struct`.
> + #[inline]
> + pub fn as_raw(&self) -> *mut bindings::mm_struct {
> + self.mm.get()
> + }
> +
> + /// Obtain a reference from a raw pointer.
> + ///
> + /// # Safety
> + ///
> + /// The caller must ensure that `ptr` points at an `mm_struct`, and that it is not deallocated
> + /// during the lifetime 'a.
> + #[inline]
> + pub unsafe fn from_raw<'a>(ptr: *const bindings::mm_struct) -> &'a Mm {
> + // SAFETY: Caller promises that the pointer is valid for 'a. Layouts are compatible due to
> + // repr(transparent).
> + unsafe { &*ptr.cast() }
> + }
> +
> + /// Calls `mmget_not_zero` and returns a handle if it succeeds.
> + #[inline]
> + pub fn mmget_not_zero(&self) -> Option<ARef<MmWithUser>> {
> + // SAFETY: The pointer is valid since self is a reference.
> + let success = unsafe { bindings::mmget_not_zero(self.as_raw()) };
> +
> + if success {
> + // SAFETY: We just created an `mmget` refcount.
> + Some(unsafe { ARef::from_raw(NonNull::new_unchecked(self.as_raw().cast())) })
> + } else {
> + None
> + }
> + }
> +}
> +
> +// These methods require `mm_users` to be non-zero.
> +impl MmWithUser {
> + /// Obtain a reference from a raw pointer.
> + ///
> + /// # Safety
> + ///
> + /// The caller must ensure that `ptr` points at an `mm_struct`, and that `mm_users` remains
> + /// non-zero for the duration of the lifetime 'a.
> + #[inline]
> + pub unsafe fn from_raw<'a>(ptr: *const bindings::mm_struct) -> &'a MmWithUser {
> + // SAFETY: Caller promises that the pointer is valid for 'a. The layout is compatible due
> + // to repr(transparent).
> + unsafe { &*ptr.cast() }
> + }
> +
> + /// Lock the mmap read lock.
> + #[inline]
> + pub fn mmap_read_lock(&self) -> MmapReadGuard<'_> {
> + // SAFETY: The pointer is valid since self is a reference.
> + unsafe { bindings::mmap_read_lock(self.as_raw()) };
> +
> + // INVARIANT: We just acquired the read lock.
> + MmapReadGuard {
> + mm: self,
> + _nts: NotThreadSafe,
> + }
> + }
> +
> + /// Try to lock the mmap read lock.
> + #[inline]
> + pub fn mmap_read_trylock(&self) -> Option<MmapReadGuard<'_>> {
> + // SAFETY: The pointer is valid since self is a reference.
> + let success = unsafe { bindings::mmap_read_trylock(self.as_raw()) };
> +
> + if success {
> + // INVARIANT: We just acquired the read lock.
> + Some(MmapReadGuard {
> + mm: self,
> + _nts: NotThreadSafe,
> + })
> + } else {
> + None
> + }
> + }
> +}
> +
> +/// A guard for the mmap read lock.
> +///
> +/// # Invariants
> +///
> +/// This `MmapReadGuard` guard owns the mmap read lock.
> +pub struct MmapReadGuard<'a> {
> + mm: &'a MmWithUser,
> + // `mmap_read_lock` and `mmap_read_unlock` must be called on the same thread
> + _nts: NotThreadSafe,
> +}
> +
> +impl Drop for MmapReadGuard<'_> {
> + #[inline]
> + fn drop(&mut self) {
> + // SAFETY: We hold the read lock by the type invariants.
> + unsafe { bindings::mmap_read_unlock(self.mm.as_raw()) };
> + }
> +}
>
> --
> 2.47.0.371.ga323438b13-goog
>
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