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Return-to-LIBC attack detection using branch trace records system and method

US7284276B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23Claims
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Filing dateJan 22, 2004
Grant dateOct 16, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/55
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method includes stalling a call to a critical operating system (OS) function and determining whether branch trace records of the call include a return instruction. Upon a determination that the branch trace records of the call do include a return instruction, the method further includes taking protective action to protect a computer system.

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