The AllocateHeap function allocates memory on the heap. Memory allocated with this routine must be freed using the FreeHeap function.
Syntax
PVOID AllocateHeap(
_In_ ULONG Length
);
Parameters
- Length [in]
Number of bytes to allocate.
Return value
This function returns a pointer to the allocated memory. If memory could not be allocated, the function returns NULL.
Remarks
To free memory allocated by the AllocateHeap function use the FreeHeap function.
A pointer to the AllocateHeap function is available in the SECPKG_DLL_FUNCTIONS structure received from the SpInstanceInit function.
Requirements
Minimum supported client |
Windows XP [desktop apps only] |
Minimum supported server |
Windows Server 2003 [desktop apps only] |
Header |
Ntsecpkg.h |