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| author | Jinke Han <jinkehan@didiglobal.com> | 2026-09-08 15:37:42 +0800 |
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| committer | Ingo Molnar <mingo@kernel.org> | 2026-09-17 09:48:42 +0200 |
| commit | a5f7a5bb3b7f28ba7e4fa246775b29a0e5537255 (patch) | |
| tree | 73fef824f9a846cf935869d0dbc5070ef6e2f741 /Documentation/driver-api/extcon.rst | |
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x86/kprobes: Fix crash when probing CS CALL instructionsgrafted
When using eBPF to probe CS CALL instructions within a function,
a crash can be triggered.
The eBPF tool probes offset 257 of the __hrtimer_run_queues()
function:
<__hrtimer_run_queues+249>: nopl 0x0(%rax,%rax,1)
<__hrtimer_run_queues+254>: mov %r14,%rdi
<__hrtimer_run_queues+257>: cs call <__x86_indirect_thunk_r12>
<__hrtimer_run_queues+263>: mov %eax,%r12d
<__hrtimer_run_queues+266>: xchg %ax,%ax
<__hrtimer_run_queues+268>: mov %r13,%rdi
Which triggers this crash:
BUG: unable to handle page fault for address: 00000000000f41c9
#PF: supervisor write access in kernel mode
#PF: error_code(0x0002) - not-present page
PGD 0 P4D 0
Oops: 0002 [#1] SMP NOPTI
CPU: 1 PID: 0 Comm: swapper/1 Kdump: loaded Tainted: P
RIP: 0010:__hrtimer_run_queues+0x106/0x230
Note that __hrtimer_run_queues+0x106 is __hrtimer_run_queues+262, which is
at the 6th byte of the above CS CALL instruction. Since the CS CALL
instruction occupies 6 bytes, the exception occurred in the middle of that
call instruction.
The root cause is that when using eBPF tools to probe in the middle of a
function, a kprobe with INT3 is used as the underlying implementation.
During single-step emulation of the original CALL instruction,
int3_emulate_call() assumes that the probed CALL instruction is 5 bytes
long. However, the actual CS-prefixed CALL instruction occupies 6 bytes,
so it constructs an incorrect exception return address. When the CPU
returns from the kprobe handler, the next instruction to be executed is at
the address of the last byte of that CS CALL instruction. Coincidentally,
starting from that address, the CPU fetches and decodes a completely
different instruction, which ultimately triggers a kernel crash.
Fix the issue by using the actual instruction length obtained from
the instruction decoder when constructing the exception return
address, rather than relying on the hardcoded CALL_INSN_SIZE macro.
[ mingo: Refined the changelog ]
Fixes: 6256e668b7af ("x86/kprobes: Use int3 instead of debug trap for single-step")
Suggested-by: Masami Hiramatsu (Google) <mhiramat@kernel.org>
Signed-off-by: Jinke Han <jinkehan@didiglobal.com>
Signed-off-by: Ingo Molnar <mingo@kernel.org>
Reviewed-by: Masami Hiramatsu (Google) <mhiramat@kernel.org>
Acked-by: Yafang Shao <laoar.shao@gmail.com>
Acked-by: Borislav Petkov <bp@alien8.de>
Cc: Peter Zijlstra <peterz@infradead.org>
Link: https://patch.msgid.link/20260908073742.GA10517@didi-ThinkCentre-M920t-N000
Diffstat (limited to 'Documentation/driver-api/extcon.rst')
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diff --git a/Documentation/driver-api/extcon.rst b/Documentation/driver-api/extcon.rst new file mode 100644 index 000000000..d3217b9cd --- /dev/null +++ b/Documentation/driver-api/extcon.rst @@ -0,0 +1,255 @@ +======================= +Extcon Device Subsystem +======================= + +Overview +======== + +The Extcon (External Connector) subsystem provides a unified framework for +managing external connectors in Linux systems. It allows drivers to report +the state of external connectors and provides a standardized interface for +userspace to query and monitor these states. + +Extcon is particularly useful in modern devices with multiple connectivity +options, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops. It helps manage various +types of connectors, including: + +1. USB connectors (e.g., USB-C, micro-USB) +2. Charging ports (e.g., fast charging, wireless charging) +3. Audio jacks (e.g., 3.5mm headphone jack) +4. Video outputs (e.g., HDMI, DisplayPort) +5. Docking stations + +Real-world examples: + +1. Smartphone USB-C port: + A single USB-C port on a smartphone can serve multiple functions. Extcon + can manage the different states of this port, such as: + - USB data connection + - Charging (various types like fast charging, USB Power Delivery) + - Audio output (USB-C headphones) + - Video output (USB-C to HDMI adapter) + +2. Laptop docking station: + When a laptop is connected to a docking station, multiple connections are + made simultaneously. Extcon can handle the state changes for: + - Power delivery + - External displays + - USB hub connections + - Ethernet connectivity + +3. Wireless charging pad: + Extcon can manage the state of a wireless charging connection, allowing + the system to respond appropriately when a device is placed on or removed + from the charging pad. + +4. Smart TV HDMI ports: + In a smart TV, Extcon can manage multiple HDMI ports, detecting when + devices are connected or disconnected, and potentially identifying the + type of device (e.g., gaming console, set-top box, Blu-ray player). + +The Extcon framework simplifies the development of drivers for these complex +scenarios by providing a standardized way to report and query connector +states, handle mutually exclusive connections, and manage connector +properties. This allows for more robust and flexible handling of external +connections in modern devices. + +Key Components +============== + +extcon_dev +---------- + +The core structure representing an Extcon device:: + + struct extcon_dev { + const char *name; + const unsigned int *supported_cable; + const u32 *mutually_exclusive; + + /* Internal data */ + struct device dev; + unsigned int id; + struct raw_notifier_head nh_all; + struct raw_notifier_head *nh; + struct list_head entry; + int max_supported; + spinlock_t lock; + u32 state; + + /* Sysfs related */ + struct device_type extcon_dev_type; + struct extcon_cable *cables; + struct attribute_group attr_g_muex; + struct attribute **attrs_muex; + struct device_attribute *d_attrs_muex; + }; + +Key fields: + +- ``name``: Name of the Extcon device +- ``supported_cable``: Array of supported cable types +- ``mutually_exclusive``: Array defining mutually exclusive cable types + This field is crucial for enforcing hardware constraints. It's an array of + 32-bit unsigned integers, where each element represents a set of mutually + exclusive cable types. The array should be terminated with a 0. + + For example: + + :: + + static const u32 mutually_exclusive[] = { + BIT(0) | BIT(1), /* Cable 0 and 1 are mutually exclusive */ + BIT(2) | BIT(3) | BIT(4), /* Cables 2, 3, and 4 are mutually exclusive */ + 0 /* Terminator */ + }; + + In this example, cables 0 and 1 cannot be connected simultaneously, and + cables 2, 3, and 4 are also mutually exclusive. This is useful for + scenarios like a single port that can either be USB or HDMI, but not both + at the same time. + + The Extcon core uses this information to prevent invalid combinations of + cable states, ensuring that the reported states are always consistent + with the hardware capabilities. + +- ``state``: Current state of the device (bitmap of connected cables) + + +extcon_cable +------------ + +Represents an individual cable managed by an Extcon device:: + + struct extcon_cable { + struct extcon_dev *edev; + int cable_index; + struct attribute_group attr_g; + struct device_attribute attr_name; + struct device_attribute attr_state; + struct attribute *attrs[3]; + union extcon_property_value usb_propval[EXTCON_PROP_USB_CNT]; + union extcon_property_value chg_propval[EXTCON_PROP_CHG_CNT]; + union extcon_property_value jack_propval[EXTCON_PROP_JACK_CNT]; + union extcon_property_value disp_propval[EXTCON_PROP_DISP_CNT]; + DECLARE_BITMAP(usb_bits, EXTCON_PROP_USB_CNT); + DECLARE_BITMAP(chg_bits, EXTCON_PROP_CHG_CNT); + DECLARE_BITMAP(jack_bits, EXTCON_PROP_JACK_CNT); + DECLARE_BITMAP(disp_bits, EXTCON_PROP_DISP_CNT); + }; + +Core Functions +============== + +.. kernel-doc:: drivers/extcon/extcon.c + :identifiers: extcon_get_state + +.. kernel-doc:: drivers/extcon/extcon.c + :identifiers: extcon_set_state + +.. kernel-doc:: drivers/extcon/extcon.c + :identifiers: extcon_set_state_sync + +.. kernel-doc:: drivers/extcon/extcon.c + :identifiers: extcon_get_property + + +Sysfs Interface +=============== + +Extcon devices expose the following sysfs attributes: + +- ``name``: Name of the Extcon device +- ``state``: Current state of all supported cables +- ``cable.N/name``: Name of the Nth supported cable +- ``cable.N/state``: State of the Nth supported cable + +Usage Example +------------- + +.. code-block:: c + + #include <linux/module.h> + #include <linux/platform_device.h> + #include <linux/extcon.h> + + struct my_extcon_data { + struct extcon_dev *edev; + struct device *dev; + }; + + static const unsigned int my_extcon_cable[] = { + EXTCON_USB, + EXTCON_USB_HOST, + EXTCON_NONE, + }; + + static int my_extcon_probe(struct platform_device *pdev) + { + struct my_extcon_data *data; + int ret; + + data = devm_kzalloc(&pdev->dev, sizeof(*data), GFP_KERNEL); + if (!data) + return -ENOMEM; + + data->dev = &pdev->dev; + + /* Initialize extcon device */ + data->edev = devm_extcon_dev_allocate(data->dev, my_extcon_cable); + if (IS_ERR(data->edev)) { + dev_err(data->dev, "Failed to allocate extcon device\n"); + return PTR_ERR(data->edev); + } + + /* Register extcon device */ + ret = devm_extcon_dev_register(data->dev, data->edev); + if (ret < 0) { + dev_err(data->dev, "Failed to register extcon device\n"); + return ret; + } + + platform_set_drvdata(pdev, data); + + /* Example: Set initial state */ + extcon_set_state_sync(data->edev, EXTCON_USB, true); + + dev_info(data->dev, "My extcon driver probed successfully\n"); + return 0; + } + + static int my_extcon_remove(struct platform_device *pdev) + { + struct my_extcon_data *data = platform_get_drvdata(pdev); + + /* Example: Clear state before removal */ + extcon_set_state_sync(data->edev, EXTCON_USB, false); + + dev_info(data->dev, "My extcon driver removed\n"); + return 0; + } + + static const struct of_device_id my_extcon_of_match[] = { + { .compatible = "my,extcon-device", }, + { }, + }; + MODULE_DEVICE_TABLE(of, my_extcon_of_match); + + static struct platform_driver my_extcon_driver = { + .driver = { + .name = "my-extcon-driver", + .of_match_table = my_extcon_of_match, + }, + .probe = my_extcon_probe, + .remove = my_extcon_remove, + }; + + module_platform_driver(my_extcon_driver); + +This example demonstrates: +--------------------------- + +- Defining supported cable types (USB and USB Host in this case). +- Allocating and registering an extcon device. +- Setting an initial state for a cable (USB connected in this example). +- Clearing the state when the driver is removed. |
