Bug Check 0xCD: PAGE_FAULT_BEYOND_END_OF_ALLOCATION

The PAGE_FAULT_BEYOND_END_OF_ALLOCATION bug check has a value of 0x000000CD. This indicates that the system accessed memory beyond the end of some driver's pool allocation.

Important

This article is for programmers. If you're a customer who has received a blue screen error code while using your computer, see Troubleshoot blue screen errors.

PAGE_FAULT_BEYOND_END_OF_ALLOCATION Parameters

Parameter	Description
1	Memory address referenced
2	0: Read 1: Write
3	Address that referenced memory (if known)
4	Reserved

If the driver responsible for the error can be identified, its name is printed on the blue screen and stored in memory at the location (PUNICODE_STRING) KiBugCheckDriver.

Cause

The driver allocated n bytes of memory from the special pool. Subsequently, the system referenced more than n bytes from this pool. This usually indicates a system-driver synchronization problem.

For information about the special pool, consult the Driver Verifier section of the Windows Driver Kit.

Remarks

This cannot be protected by a try - except handler -- it can only be protected by a probe.