alloc_cave · GTAV-CLAUDE- MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What alloc_cave does on GTAV-CLAUDE-MCP

AI agents invoke alloc_cave to trigger actions in GTAV-CLAUDE-MCP. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why alloc_cave needs a policy

This tool allocates executable memory in the process address space near the GTA5 executable base. Allocating executable memory is a prerequisite for code injection and arbitrary code execution, making it an Execute-category tool with high severity. Misuse could allow an AI agent to inject and run arbitrary native code in the game process.

From the tool's definition Allocate executable memory within +/-2GB of `near` (default GTA5.exe base) so a 5-byte rel32

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

alloc_cave Rate-limited

alloc_cave stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "alloc_cave": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "alloc_cave_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches GTAV-CLAUDE-MCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about alloc_cave

What does the alloc_cave tool do? +

Allocate executable memory within +/-2GB of near (default GTA5.exe base) so a 5-byte rel32. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the GTAV-CLAUDE-MCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on alloc_cave? +

Register the GTAV-CLAUDE- MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for alloc_cave: 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 GTAV-CLAUDE-MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is alloc_cave? +

alloc_cave is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit alloc_cave? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the alloc_cave 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 alloc_cave completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for alloc_cave. 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 alloc_cave? +

alloc_cave is provided by the GTAV-CLAUDE- MCP server (tabbedscamper/gtav-claude-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.