def METHOD_NAME():
    """
    The forward counter attribute has a different name in newer
    kernel versions. Update the attribute to be read.
    """
    basepath = "/sys/kernel/debug/kvm/"
    global FORWARD_VALUE_PATH
    for attr in ["diagnose_9c_forward", "diag_9c_forward"]:
        fullpath = join(basepath, attr)
        if exists(fullpath):
            FORWARD_VALUE_PATH = fullpath
            break
    if not FORWARD_VALUE_PATH:
        raise TestError("Pre-condition not met:"
                        " Counter attribute not found in sysfs.")