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FUNCTION:(3stap) String and data writing functi FUNCTION:(3stap)

function::set_kernel_string_n
 

NAME

function::set_kernel_string_n - 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).
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