How to add a Break point on memory location in gdb

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Can I set a breakpoint on 'memory access' in GDB?

I am mainly working on Windows and using Visual Studio as debugger, it provide the functionality to add a break point on memory location. Whenever that memory changed it stop the execution. Anyone, know same kind of functionality in gdb on Linux.

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Jul 26 '11 at 14:12

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The manual section called "Setting Watchpoints" is probably what you're looking for.

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score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 26 '11 at 14:13

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Yes, such functionality is called Watchpoints in gdb

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How to add a Break point on memory location in gdb

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