function::set_kernel_string_n.3stap - Man Page

Writes a string of given length to kernel memory

Synopsis

    set_kernel_string_n(addr:long,n:long,val:string)

Arguments

addr

The kernel address to write the string to

n

The maximum length of the string

val

The string which is to be written

Description

Writes the given string up to a maximum given length to a given kernel memory address. Reports an error on string copy fault. Requires the use of guru mode (-g).

See Also0

tapset::conversions-guru(3stap)

Info

November 2023 SystemTap Tapset Reference String and data writing functi