Re: [PATCH] Fix implicit cast warning in test_klp_state.c

From: Marcos Paulo de Souza
Date: Tue Feb 20 2024 - 07:00:42 EST


On Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:23:49 +0530 (GMT+05:30) Shresth Prasad <shresthprasad7@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Looking at the function definition now, I do see that the function returns a struct pointer but for me the compiler still complains about an implicit conversion from int to struct pointer.
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> Is there any particular reason why this might be happening? I couldn't quite figure it out myself as I am very new to working with the kernel.

What compiler version and architecture? Are you compiling using flags like W=1?
I would advise you to always add more information about how the problem
manifests, and what you are executing. This can help to nail down the issue
quicker.

Thanks,
Marcos

>
> Regards,
> Shresth