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Automatic vulnerability detection and response

US8453245B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Microsoft Corporation · US

Inventors

Justin E. Rogers · Redmond, US
Eric M. Lawrence · Redmond, US
Henry Bridge · Brooklyn, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 29, 2006
Grant date	May 28, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 12, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG06F11/079
WIPO fieldComputer technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various embodiments detect security vulnerabilities and, responsively, can modify an affected program so that even if an exploit runs, the program's integrity can be maintained. In at least some embodiments, a local automatic vulnerability detection and response (AVD/R) component executes on a user's local machine to detect and mitigate potential vulnerabilities through the use of a shield; and, a remote automatic vulnerability detection and response (AVD/R) component executes to report perceived vulnerabilities so that one or more shields can be delivered and applied locally to mitigate perceived vulnerabilities.

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