Java ~ Read external programs memory

Question

I have the following case:

I am writing a java program and I'd like to read inside of the memory of an external process (that is a process not started by my application)

Is this (easily) possible? Do I need to download external jar's?

Thanks!

Is the "external process" running on a different JVM? Do you have control over that process? — user1803551
– user1803551, Commented May 29, 2014 at 14:17

Emilio Navarrete Lineros · Accepted Answer · 2014-05-29 12:32:23Z

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yes, with Java Native Interface and Inter Process Communication: JNI allow you to call "C" native libraries, you must implement a module with "IPC:Shared Memory" in C. and modify others programs to work with Shared Memory. But... you are developing the first layer of OSI, is better try with sockets or webservices.

answered May 29, 2014 at 12:32

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user896326 Over a year ago

I figured it out using JNA! But still thanks a lot!:P

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