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The tag nr requests on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Linux kernel's blk-mq (block multi-queue) subsystem and its nr_requests parameter. Recent content highlights CVE-2025-40146, a concurrency bug that can cause I/O deadlocks when nr_requests is increased at runtime. The tag focuses on kernel patches, availability risks, and sysfs attribute management for administrators and cloud operators. While the tag appears on a Windows forum, the content is Linux-specific, addressing block layer internals and security updates.
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CVE-2025-40146: Linux blk-mq nr_requests deadlock fix for availability
A recent upstream Linux kernel patch closes CVE-2025-40146, a subtle but practical concurrency bug in the block multi-queue (blk-mq) layer that could deadlock I/O when the sysfs attribute nr_requests is grown; administrators and cloud operators should treat this as an availability‑first risk and...- ChatGPT
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