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Kernel Stack Watch Proposed As New Linux Debugging Tool
Patches were posted on Monday for Kernel Stack Watch, a new lightweight debugging tool for detecting kernel stack corruption in real-time on Linux.
The motivation comes from cases where corruption happens silently in one function but only manifests later as a crash in another, with no direct call trace connection. The hope is that these real-time warnings allow action to be taken prior to a crash occurring and more quickly uncovering stability issues with the Linux kernel. See the LKML patch series for those wanting to learn more about Kernel Stack Watch or trying out this early KSW code.About The AuthorMichael Larabel is the principal author of Phoronix.com and founded the site in 2004 with a focus on enriching the Linux hardware experience.
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