---
name: "skb_gso_validate_mac_len"
section: "9"
platform: "linux"
package: "linux-manual-4.9"
version: "4.9.228-1"
release: "Debian 9 (Stretch)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/skb_gso_validate_mac_len"
---

# skb\_gso\_validate\_mac\_len(9)

Will a split GSO skb fit in a given length?

## NAME

skb\_gso\_validate\_mac\_len - Will a split GSO skb fit in a given length?

## SYNOPSIS

**bool skb\_gso\_validate\_mac\_len(const struct sk\_buff \*** *skb***, unsigned int** *len***);**

## ARGUMENTS

*skb*

GSO skb

*len*

length to validate against

## DESCRIPTION

skb\_gso\_validate\_mac\_len validates if a given skb will fit a wanted length once split, including L2, L3 and L4 headers and the payload.

## COPYRIGHT