Adding Memory Tagging to a Dynamic Memory Allocator

About this Learning Path

Who is this for?

This is an advanced topic for software developers who want to learn how to use the Memory Tagging Extension (MTE) to protect dynamic memory allocations.

What will you learn?

Upon completion of this learning path, you will be able to:

• Learn how to apply MTE to an existing memory allocator
• Understand how MTE can prevent common memory use errors

Prerequisites

Before starting, you will need the following:

• A Linux computer.
• Basic knowledge of how MTE works. Refer to the Learn about Memory Tagging Extension Learning Path
• Knowledge of how a dynamic memory allocator can be implemented. Refer to Write a Dynamic Memory Allocator Learning Path .