Method for secure function execution by calling address validation
US6412071B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2209/542
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for detecting and preventing unauthorized or illegal attempts to gain enhanced privileges within a computing environment by exploiting the buffer overflow-related weakness of the computer system.
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