avc_entry_ref_init - Linux


Overview

The avc_entry_ref_init command in the Linux Audit Virtualization Framework (AVF) initializes a reference to an audit vector (AVC) entry. It is commonly used within audit plugins to manage and retrieve AVC entries.

Syntax

avc_entry_ref_init(avc_entry_ref_t *ref)

Options/Flags

None.

Examples

Initialize a reference to an AVC entry:

avc_entry_ref_t ref;
avc_entry_ref_init(&ref);

Common Issues

  • Ensure that the provided reference (avc_entry_ref_t *ref) is valid before using it.

Integration

Combine with avc_entry_get to retrieve an AVC entry:

avc_entry_ref_t ref;
avc_entry_ref_init(&ref);

avc_entry_t *entry;
avc_entry_get(&ref, entry);

Related Commands

  • avc_entry_free: Frees an AVC entry reference.
  • avc_entry_get: Retrieves an AVC entry by reference.
  • avc_entry_to_name: Converts an AVC entry to a string representation.