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System, method, and computer program product for hooking code inserted into an address space of a new process

US8627305B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2009
Grant dateJan 7, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/44521
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system, method, and computer program product are provided for hooking code inserted into an address space of a new process. In use, creation of a process is identified. Additionally, code is inserted into an address space of the process. Still yet, at least one module being loaded in association with the process is identified. Further, the code is hooked at an entry point of the at least one module based on a determination of whether the at least one module includes a predefined module.

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