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Automatic detection of vulnerability exploits

US8739288B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2007
Grant dateMay 27, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/0263
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An embodiment of the invention provides an apparatus and method for automatic detection of a vulnerability exploit. The apparatus and method are configured to post a security vulnerability warning indicating a vulnerability of software; provide an exploit detector; and use the exploit detector to detect an attempted exploit that targets the vulnerability.

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