Taint tracking mechanism for computer security
US8875288B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/552
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system that includes a memory and processor is provided. The processor is programmed to receive input data, determine that the input data is tainted, store the tainted input data in a location in the memory, and based on storing the tainted input data in the location, label the location as a tainted location. The processor is further programmed to assign a triggering event to the tainted location such that an action is initiated when the triggering event has occurred.
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