function::proc_mem_string - Linux

Overview

proc_mem_string retrieves the value of a sequence file item from /proc/self/mem. This command is commonly used for performance analysis and debugging.

Syntax

proc_mem_string [--hex] [--dump-offset] TARGET_ADDR

Options/Flags

• –hex: Display the value in hexadecimal format.
• –dump-offset: Print the physical memory offset for the value.

Examples

Get the value of TargetAddress

proc_mem_string 0x12345678

Get the value of TargetAddress in hexadecimal format

proc_mem_string --hex 0x12345678

Common Issues

Not finding the target address

Ensure that the specified TARGET_ADDR is valid and accessible within the /proc/self/mem sequence file.

Integration

proc_mem_string can be used with other commands for advanced debugging or performance analysis:

• awk: Filter or process the output.
• grep: Search for specific values or patterns.

Related Commands

• /proc/self/mem: Sequence file containing memory information.
• proc_mem_dump: Dump a range of memory addresses.
• proc_mem_flags: Retrieve memory flags.