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SKB_CHECKSUM_TRIMMED(9) | Linux Networking | SKB_CHECKSUM_TRIMMED(9) |
NAME¶
skb_checksum_trimmed - validate checksum of an skbSYNOPSIS¶
struct sk_buff * skb_checksum_trimmed(struct sk_buff * skb, unsigned int transport_len, __sum16(*skb_chkf) (struct sk_buff *skb));
ARGUMENTS¶
skbthe skb to check
transport_len
the data length beyond the network header
skb_chkf
checksum function to use
DESCRIPTION¶
Applies the given checksum function skb_chkf to the provided skb. Returns a checked and maybe trimmed skb. Returns NULL on error.If the skb has data beyond the given transport length, then a trimmed & cloned skb is checked and returned.
Caller needs to set the skb transport header and free any returned skb if it differs from the provided skb.
COPYRIGHT¶
April 2019 | Kernel Hackers Manual 4.9. |