Security system with methodology for computing unique security signature for executable file employed across different machines
US7165076B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99948
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A security system with methodology for computing a machine independent unique identifier for an executable file across different machines is described. In response to a request to uniquely identify an executable file that has been installed on a given machine, portions of the executable file modified as a result of installation of the executable file on the given machine are identified. A machine independent unique identifier is determined by performing a calculation on the executable file. The calculation is performed by excluding at least the identified portions of the executable file modified as a result of installation of the executable file on the given machine.
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