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Re: How to get correct filename in probe.execve

On 01/22/2017 08:50 AM, Arkady wrote:
> ... and another question. What are pros and cons of using probe
> kprocess.exec vs probe kernel.function("do_execve") ?
> Thanks

That's an easy one. When you use the probe alias, you are trusting us to
keep that alias up to date. If you probe kernel.function("do_execve")
directly yourself, you are responsible for keeping your code up to date.

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