frida_memory_read

Read bytes from process memory.

SERVERYa Frida SOURCE1shin-7/ya-frida-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/1shin-7-ya-frida-mcp/frida-memory-read.md

WHAT IT DOES

What frida_memory_read does on Ya Frida

AI agents call frida_memory_read to retrieve information from Ya Frida without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why frida_memory_read is rated Low

This tool retrieves data from process memory without side effects. It performs a query/fetch operation on an already-running process. While the data accessed may be sensitive, the tool itself has no capability to modify state, execute code, delete data, or trigger external operations. The blast radius of misuse is limited to information disclosure.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'frida_memory_read' and description 'Read bytes from process memory' explicitly indicate a read-only operation with no modification or execution of code.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs frida_memory_read safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Ya Frida, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For frida_memory_read, this is the rule to start with:

frida_memory_read Allowed

frida_memory_read is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "frida_memory_read": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Ya Frida, apply this rule, and every frida_memory_read call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about frida_memory_read

What does the frida_memory_read tool do? +

Read bytes from process memory. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Ya Frida MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on frida_memory_read? +

Register the Ya Frida MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for frida_memory_read: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Ya Frida. Nothing to install.

What risk level is frida_memory_read? +

frida_memory_read is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit frida_memory_read? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the frida_memory_read rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block frida_memory_read completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for frida_memory_read. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides frida_memory_read? +

frida_memory_read is provided by the Ya Frida MCP server (1shin-7/ya-frida-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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