kernel/mm/
virt.rs

1// SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0
2
3// Copyright (C) 2024 Google LLC.
4
5//! Virtual memory.
6//!
7//! This module deals with managing a single VMA in the address space of a userspace process. Each
8//! VMA corresponds to a region of memory that the userspace process can access, and the VMA lets
9//! you control what happens when userspace reads or writes to that region of memory.
10//!
11//! The module has several different Rust types that all correspond to the C type called
12//! `vm_area_struct`. The different structs represent what kind of access you have to the VMA, e.g.
13//! [`VmaRef`] is used when you hold the mmap or vma read lock. Using the appropriate struct
14//! ensures that you can't, for example, accidentally call a function that requires holding the
15//! write lock when you only hold the read lock.
16
17use crate::{
18    bindings,
19    error::{code::EINVAL, to_result, Result},
20    mm::MmWithUser,
21    page::Page,
22    types::Opaque,
23};
24
25use core::ops::Deref;
26
27/// A wrapper for the kernel's `struct vm_area_struct` with read access.
28///
29/// It represents an area of virtual memory.
30///
31/// # Invariants
32///
33/// The caller must hold the mmap read lock or the vma read lock.
34#[repr(transparent)]
35pub struct VmaRef {
36    vma: Opaque<bindings::vm_area_struct>,
37}
38
39// Methods you can call when holding the mmap or vma read lock (or stronger). They must be usable
40// no matter what the vma flags are.
41impl VmaRef {
42    /// Access a virtual memory area given a raw pointer.
43    ///
44    /// # Safety
45    ///
46    /// Callers must ensure that `vma` is valid for the duration of 'a, and that the mmap or vma
47    /// read lock (or stronger) is held for at least the duration of 'a.
48    #[inline]
49    pub unsafe fn from_raw<'a>(vma: *const bindings::vm_area_struct) -> &'a Self {
50        // SAFETY: The caller ensures that the invariants are satisfied for the duration of 'a.
51        unsafe { &*vma.cast() }
52    }
53
54    /// Returns a raw pointer to this area.
55    #[inline]
56    pub fn as_ptr(&self) -> *mut bindings::vm_area_struct {
57        self.vma.get()
58    }
59
60    /// Access the underlying `mm_struct`.
61    #[inline]
62    pub fn mm(&self) -> &MmWithUser {
63        // SAFETY: By the type invariants, this `vm_area_struct` is valid and we hold the mmap/vma
64        // read lock or stronger. This implies that the underlying mm has a non-zero value of
65        // `mm_users`.
66        unsafe { MmWithUser::from_raw((*self.as_ptr()).vm_mm) }
67    }
68
69    /// Returns the flags associated with the virtual memory area.
70    ///
71    /// The possible flags are a combination of the constants in [`flags`].
72    #[inline]
73    pub fn flags(&self) -> vm_flags_t {
74        // SAFETY: By the type invariants, the caller holds at least the mmap read lock, so this
75        // access is not a data race.
76        unsafe { (*self.as_ptr()).__bindgen_anon_2.vm_flags }
77    }
78
79    /// Returns the (inclusive) start address of the virtual memory area.
80    #[inline]
81    pub fn start(&self) -> usize {
82        // SAFETY: By the type invariants, the caller holds at least the mmap read lock, so this
83        // access is not a data race.
84        unsafe { (*self.as_ptr()).__bindgen_anon_1.__bindgen_anon_1.vm_start }
85    }
86
87    /// Returns the (exclusive) end address of the virtual memory area.
88    #[inline]
89    pub fn end(&self) -> usize {
90        // SAFETY: By the type invariants, the caller holds at least the mmap read lock, so this
91        // access is not a data race.
92        unsafe { (*self.as_ptr()).__bindgen_anon_1.__bindgen_anon_1.vm_end }
93    }
94
95    /// Zap pages in the given page range.
96    ///
97    /// This clears page table mappings for the range at the leaf level, leaving all other page
98    /// tables intact, and freeing any memory referenced by the VMA in this range. That is,
99    /// anonymous memory is completely freed, file-backed memory has its reference count on page
100    /// cache folio's dropped, any dirty data will still be written back to disk as usual.
101    ///
102    /// It may seem odd that we clear at the leaf level, this is however a product of the page
103    /// table structure used to map physical memory into a virtual address space - each virtual
104    /// address actually consists of a bitmap of array indices into page tables, which form a
105    /// hierarchical page table level structure.
106    ///
107    /// As a result, each page table level maps a multiple of page table levels below, and thus
108    /// span ever increasing ranges of pages. At the leaf or PTE level, we map the actual physical
109    /// memory.
110    ///
111    /// It is here where a zap operates, as it the only place we can be certain of clearing without
112    /// impacting any other virtual mappings. It is an implementation detail as to whether the
113    /// kernel goes further in freeing unused page tables, but for the purposes of this operation
114    /// we must only assume that the leaf level is cleared.
115    #[inline]
116    pub fn zap_page_range_single(&self, address: usize, size: usize) {
117        let (end, did_overflow) = address.overflowing_add(size);
118        if did_overflow || address < self.start() || self.end() < end {
119            // TODO: call WARN_ONCE once Rust version of it is added
120            return;
121        }
122
123        // SAFETY: By the type invariants, the caller has read access to this VMA, which is
124        // sufficient for this method call. This method has no requirements on the vma flags. The
125        // address range is checked to be within the vma.
126        unsafe {
127            bindings::zap_page_range_single(self.as_ptr(), address, size, core::ptr::null_mut())
128        };
129    }
130
131    /// If the [`VM_MIXEDMAP`] flag is set, returns a [`VmaMixedMap`] to this VMA, otherwise
132    /// returns `None`.
133    ///
134    /// This can be used to access methods that require [`VM_MIXEDMAP`] to be set.
135    ///
136    /// [`VM_MIXEDMAP`]: flags::MIXEDMAP
137    #[inline]
138    pub fn as_mixedmap_vma(&self) -> Option<&VmaMixedMap> {
139        if self.flags() & flags::MIXEDMAP != 0 {
140            // SAFETY: We just checked that `VM_MIXEDMAP` is set. All other requirements are
141            // satisfied by the type invariants of `VmaRef`.
142            Some(unsafe { VmaMixedMap::from_raw(self.as_ptr()) })
143        } else {
144            None
145        }
146    }
147}
148
149/// A wrapper for the kernel's `struct vm_area_struct` with read access and [`VM_MIXEDMAP`] set.
150///
151/// It represents an area of virtual memory.
152///
153/// This struct is identical to [`VmaRef`] except that it must only be used when the
154/// [`VM_MIXEDMAP`] flag is set on the vma.
155///
156/// # Invariants
157///
158/// The caller must hold the mmap read lock or the vma read lock. The `VM_MIXEDMAP` flag must be
159/// set.
160///
161/// [`VM_MIXEDMAP`]: flags::MIXEDMAP
162#[repr(transparent)]
163pub struct VmaMixedMap {
164    vma: VmaRef,
165}
166
167// Make all `VmaRef` methods available on `VmaMixedMap`.
168impl Deref for VmaMixedMap {
169    type Target = VmaRef;
170
171    #[inline]
172    fn deref(&self) -> &VmaRef {
173        &self.vma
174    }
175}
176
177impl VmaMixedMap {
178    /// Access a virtual memory area given a raw pointer.
179    ///
180    /// # Safety
181    ///
182    /// Callers must ensure that `vma` is valid for the duration of 'a, and that the mmap read lock
183    /// (or stronger) is held for at least the duration of 'a. The `VM_MIXEDMAP` flag must be set.
184    #[inline]
185    pub unsafe fn from_raw<'a>(vma: *const bindings::vm_area_struct) -> &'a Self {
186        // SAFETY: The caller ensures that the invariants are satisfied for the duration of 'a.
187        unsafe { &*vma.cast() }
188    }
189
190    /// Maps a single page at the given address within the virtual memory area.
191    ///
192    /// This operation does not take ownership of the page.
193    #[inline]
194    pub fn vm_insert_page(&self, address: usize, page: &Page) -> Result {
195        // SAFETY: By the type invariant of `Self` caller has read access and has verified that
196        // `VM_MIXEDMAP` is set. By invariant on `Page` the page has order 0.
197        to_result(unsafe { bindings::vm_insert_page(self.as_ptr(), address, page.as_ptr()) })
198    }
199}
200
201/// A configuration object for setting up a VMA in an `f_ops->mmap()` hook.
202///
203/// The `f_ops->mmap()` hook is called when a new VMA is being created, and the hook is able to
204/// configure the VMA in various ways to fit the driver that owns it. Using `VmaNew` indicates that
205/// you are allowed to perform operations on the VMA that can only be performed before the VMA is
206/// fully initialized.
207///
208/// # Invariants
209///
210/// For the duration of 'a, the referenced vma must be undergoing initialization in an
211/// `f_ops->mmap()` hook.
212#[repr(transparent)]
213pub struct VmaNew {
214    vma: VmaRef,
215}
216
217// Make all `VmaRef` methods available on `VmaNew`.
218impl Deref for VmaNew {
219    type Target = VmaRef;
220
221    #[inline]
222    fn deref(&self) -> &VmaRef {
223        &self.vma
224    }
225}
226
227impl VmaNew {
228    /// Access a virtual memory area given a raw pointer.
229    ///
230    /// # Safety
231    ///
232    /// Callers must ensure that `vma` is undergoing initial vma setup for the duration of 'a.
233    #[inline]
234    pub unsafe fn from_raw<'a>(vma: *mut bindings::vm_area_struct) -> &'a Self {
235        // SAFETY: The caller ensures that the invariants are satisfied for the duration of 'a.
236        unsafe { &*vma.cast() }
237    }
238
239    /// Internal method for updating the vma flags.
240    ///
241    /// # Safety
242    ///
243    /// This must not be used to set the flags to an invalid value.
244    #[inline]
245    unsafe fn update_flags(&self, set: vm_flags_t, unset: vm_flags_t) {
246        let mut flags = self.flags();
247        flags |= set;
248        flags &= !unset;
249
250        // SAFETY: This is not a data race: the vma is undergoing initial setup, so it's not yet
251        // shared. Additionally, `VmaNew` is `!Sync`, so it cannot be used to write in parallel.
252        // The caller promises that this does not set the flags to an invalid value.
253        unsafe { (*self.as_ptr()).__bindgen_anon_2.__vm_flags = flags };
254    }
255
256    /// Set the `VM_MIXEDMAP` flag on this vma.
257    ///
258    /// This enables the vma to contain both `struct page` and pure PFN pages. Returns a reference
259    /// that can be used to call `vm_insert_page` on the vma.
260    #[inline]
261    pub fn set_mixedmap(&self) -> &VmaMixedMap {
262        // SAFETY: We don't yet provide a way to set VM_PFNMAP, so this cannot put the flags in an
263        // invalid state.
264        unsafe { self.update_flags(flags::MIXEDMAP, 0) };
265
266        // SAFETY: We just set `VM_MIXEDMAP` on the vma.
267        unsafe { VmaMixedMap::from_raw(self.vma.as_ptr()) }
268    }
269
270    /// Set the `VM_IO` flag on this vma.
271    ///
272    /// This is used for memory mapped IO and similar. The flag tells other parts of the kernel to
273    /// avoid looking at the pages. For memory mapped IO this is useful as accesses to the pages
274    /// could have side effects.
275    #[inline]
276    pub fn set_io(&self) {
277        // SAFETY: Setting the VM_IO flag is always okay.
278        unsafe { self.update_flags(flags::IO, 0) };
279    }
280
281    /// Set the `VM_DONTEXPAND` flag on this vma.
282    ///
283    /// This prevents the vma from being expanded with `mremap()`.
284    #[inline]
285    pub fn set_dontexpand(&self) {
286        // SAFETY: Setting the VM_DONTEXPAND flag is always okay.
287        unsafe { self.update_flags(flags::DONTEXPAND, 0) };
288    }
289
290    /// Set the `VM_DONTCOPY` flag on this vma.
291    ///
292    /// This prevents the vma from being copied on fork. This option is only permanent if `VM_IO`
293    /// is set.
294    #[inline]
295    pub fn set_dontcopy(&self) {
296        // SAFETY: Setting the VM_DONTCOPY flag is always okay.
297        unsafe { self.update_flags(flags::DONTCOPY, 0) };
298    }
299
300    /// Set the `VM_DONTDUMP` flag on this vma.
301    ///
302    /// This prevents the vma from being included in core dumps. This option is only permanent if
303    /// `VM_IO` is set.
304    #[inline]
305    pub fn set_dontdump(&self) {
306        // SAFETY: Setting the VM_DONTDUMP flag is always okay.
307        unsafe { self.update_flags(flags::DONTDUMP, 0) };
308    }
309
310    /// Returns whether `VM_READ` is set.
311    ///
312    /// This flag indicates whether userspace is mapping this vma as readable.
313    #[inline]
314    pub fn readable(&self) -> bool {
315        (self.flags() & flags::READ) != 0
316    }
317
318    /// Try to clear the `VM_MAYREAD` flag, failing if `VM_READ` is set.
319    ///
320    /// This flag indicates whether userspace is allowed to make this vma readable with
321    /// `mprotect()`.
322    ///
323    /// Note that this operation is irreversible. Once `VM_MAYREAD` has been cleared, it can never
324    /// be set again.
325    #[inline]
326    pub fn try_clear_mayread(&self) -> Result {
327        if self.readable() {
328            return Err(EINVAL);
329        }
330        // SAFETY: Clearing `VM_MAYREAD` is okay when `VM_READ` is not set.
331        unsafe { self.update_flags(0, flags::MAYREAD) };
332        Ok(())
333    }
334
335    /// Returns whether `VM_WRITE` is set.
336    ///
337    /// This flag indicates whether userspace is mapping this vma as writable.
338    #[inline]
339    pub fn writable(&self) -> bool {
340        (self.flags() & flags::WRITE) != 0
341    }
342
343    /// Try to clear the `VM_MAYWRITE` flag, failing if `VM_WRITE` is set.
344    ///
345    /// This flag indicates whether userspace is allowed to make this vma writable with
346    /// `mprotect()`.
347    ///
348    /// Note that this operation is irreversible. Once `VM_MAYWRITE` has been cleared, it can never
349    /// be set again.
350    #[inline]
351    pub fn try_clear_maywrite(&self) -> Result {
352        if self.writable() {
353            return Err(EINVAL);
354        }
355        // SAFETY: Clearing `VM_MAYWRITE` is okay when `VM_WRITE` is not set.
356        unsafe { self.update_flags(0, flags::MAYWRITE) };
357        Ok(())
358    }
359
360    /// Returns whether `VM_EXEC` is set.
361    ///
362    /// This flag indicates whether userspace is mapping this vma as executable.
363    #[inline]
364    pub fn executable(&self) -> bool {
365        (self.flags() & flags::EXEC) != 0
366    }
367
368    /// Try to clear the `VM_MAYEXEC` flag, failing if `VM_EXEC` is set.
369    ///
370    /// This flag indicates whether userspace is allowed to make this vma executable with
371    /// `mprotect()`.
372    ///
373    /// Note that this operation is irreversible. Once `VM_MAYEXEC` has been cleared, it can never
374    /// be set again.
375    #[inline]
376    pub fn try_clear_mayexec(&self) -> Result {
377        if self.executable() {
378            return Err(EINVAL);
379        }
380        // SAFETY: Clearing `VM_MAYEXEC` is okay when `VM_EXEC` is not set.
381        unsafe { self.update_flags(0, flags::MAYEXEC) };
382        Ok(())
383    }
384}
385
386/// The integer type used for vma flags.
387#[doc(inline)]
388pub use bindings::vm_flags_t;
389
390/// All possible flags for [`VmaRef`].
391pub mod flags {
392    use super::vm_flags_t;
393    use crate::bindings;
394
395    /// No flags are set.
396    pub const NONE: vm_flags_t = bindings::VM_NONE as vm_flags_t;
397
398    /// Mapping allows reads.
399    pub const READ: vm_flags_t = bindings::VM_READ as vm_flags_t;
400
401    /// Mapping allows writes.
402    pub const WRITE: vm_flags_t = bindings::VM_WRITE as vm_flags_t;
403
404    /// Mapping allows execution.
405    pub const EXEC: vm_flags_t = bindings::VM_EXEC as vm_flags_t;
406
407    /// Mapping is shared.
408    pub const SHARED: vm_flags_t = bindings::VM_SHARED as vm_flags_t;
409
410    /// Mapping may be updated to allow reads.
411    pub const MAYREAD: vm_flags_t = bindings::VM_MAYREAD as vm_flags_t;
412
413    /// Mapping may be updated to allow writes.
414    pub const MAYWRITE: vm_flags_t = bindings::VM_MAYWRITE as vm_flags_t;
415
416    /// Mapping may be updated to allow execution.
417    pub const MAYEXEC: vm_flags_t = bindings::VM_MAYEXEC as vm_flags_t;
418
419    /// Mapping may be updated to be shared.
420    pub const MAYSHARE: vm_flags_t = bindings::VM_MAYSHARE as vm_flags_t;
421
422    /// Page-ranges managed without `struct page`, just pure PFN.
423    pub const PFNMAP: vm_flags_t = bindings::VM_PFNMAP as vm_flags_t;
424
425    /// Memory mapped I/O or similar.
426    pub const IO: vm_flags_t = bindings::VM_IO as vm_flags_t;
427
428    /// Do not copy this vma on fork.
429    pub const DONTCOPY: vm_flags_t = bindings::VM_DONTCOPY as vm_flags_t;
430
431    /// Cannot expand with mremap().
432    pub const DONTEXPAND: vm_flags_t = bindings::VM_DONTEXPAND as vm_flags_t;
433
434    /// Lock the pages covered when they are faulted in.
435    pub const LOCKONFAULT: vm_flags_t = bindings::VM_LOCKONFAULT as vm_flags_t;
436
437    /// Is a VM accounted object.
438    pub const ACCOUNT: vm_flags_t = bindings::VM_ACCOUNT as vm_flags_t;
439
440    /// Should the VM suppress accounting.
441    pub const NORESERVE: vm_flags_t = bindings::VM_NORESERVE as vm_flags_t;
442
443    /// Huge TLB Page VM.
444    pub const HUGETLB: vm_flags_t = bindings::VM_HUGETLB as vm_flags_t;
445
446    /// Synchronous page faults. (DAX-specific)
447    pub const SYNC: vm_flags_t = bindings::VM_SYNC as vm_flags_t;
448
449    /// Architecture-specific flag.
450    pub const ARCH_1: vm_flags_t = bindings::VM_ARCH_1 as vm_flags_t;
451
452    /// Wipe VMA contents in child on fork.
453    pub const WIPEONFORK: vm_flags_t = bindings::VM_WIPEONFORK as vm_flags_t;
454
455    /// Do not include in the core dump.
456    pub const DONTDUMP: vm_flags_t = bindings::VM_DONTDUMP as vm_flags_t;
457
458    /// Not soft dirty clean area.
459    pub const SOFTDIRTY: vm_flags_t = bindings::VM_SOFTDIRTY as vm_flags_t;
460
461    /// Can contain `struct page` and pure PFN pages.
462    pub const MIXEDMAP: vm_flags_t = bindings::VM_MIXEDMAP as vm_flags_t;
463
464    /// MADV_HUGEPAGE marked this vma.
465    pub const HUGEPAGE: vm_flags_t = bindings::VM_HUGEPAGE as vm_flags_t;
466
467    /// MADV_NOHUGEPAGE marked this vma.
468    pub const NOHUGEPAGE: vm_flags_t = bindings::VM_NOHUGEPAGE as vm_flags_t;
469
470    /// KSM may merge identical pages.
471    pub const MERGEABLE: vm_flags_t = bindings::VM_MERGEABLE as vm_flags_t;
472}