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NAME

       function::set_kernel_short - Writes a short value to kernel memory

SYNOPSIS

           set_kernel_short(addr:long,val:long)

ARGUMENTS

       addr
           The kernel address to write the short to

       val
           The short which is to be written

DESCRIPTION

       Writes the short value to a given kernel memory address. Reports an error when writing to
       the given address fails. Requires the use of guru mode (-g).