function::set_kernel_string_n (3stap)

Writes a string of given length to kernel memory

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  4. 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).