+++ This bug was initially created as a clone of Bug #235401 +++ Description of problem: When deleting a deep directory tree from two different instances of "rm -rf" simultaneously, one of the instances may segfault. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): coreutils-5.97-12.3.fc6 Steps to Reproduce: 1. Create a deep directory tree (I used 10 levels deep) 2. From two different command lines, rm -rf the parent directory of the tree 3. Repeat (it requires tricky timing so may not always happen) Actual results: One of the 'rm's will segfault. Expected results: Neither of the 'rm's would segfault. Additional info: The problem seems to be in remove.c:remove_cwd_entries(), where opendir is called on ".". If this fails for reason of ENOENT, the function calls readdir on the NULL dirp. Patch attached. -- Additional comment from dshaw on 2007-04-05 11:54 EST -- Created an attachment (id=151772) Patch to fix rm segfault
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An advisory has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on the solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2008-0310.html