skb_scrub_packet (9) Linux Manual Page
skb_scrub_packet – scrub an skb
Synopsis
void skb_scrub_packet(struct sk_buff *skb, bool xnet);Arguments
skb
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- buffer to clean
xnet
- packet is crossing netns
Description
skb_scrub_packet can be used after encapsulating or decapsulting a packet into/from a tunnel. Some information have to be cleared during these operations. skb_scrub_packet can also be used to clean a skb before injecting it in another namespace (xnet == true). We have to clear all information in the skb that could impact namespace isolation.