crref Kernel Service
Purpose
Increments the reference count for the current credentials structure.
Syntax
#include <sys/cred.h>
struct ucred * crref ( void )Parameter
This kernel service does not require any parameters.
Description
The crref kernel service increments the reference count of the current credentials structure and returns a pointer to the current credentials structure to the invoker.
Note: References
that are allocated with the crref kernel service must be released
with the crfree kernel service.
Execution Environment
The crref kernel service can be called from the process environment only.
Return Values
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Nonzero value | A pointer to the current credentials structure. |