Runtime detection for invalid use of zero-length memory...

Details Runtime detection for invalid use of zero-length memory... Runtime detection for invalid use of zero-length memory...

2005-12-13

2010-06-01

Zhen, Wei Y (Department: 2191)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software program development tool

Testing or debugging

C717S127000, C717S128000, C717S129000, C717S125000, C717S131000, C711S103000, C711S130000, C711S170000, C711S129000, C711S206000, C714S035000, C714S057000

Reexamination Certificate

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07730453

ABSTRACT:
Methods for handling zero-length allocations are disclosed. An example of such a method may include returning a self-describing/diagnosing dynamic address that has all the properties required for a secure implementation. Another example may include returning a series of different addresses (instead of a single address per process) to improve supportability. Yet another example may include maintaining diagnostic information about the original allocation for ease of problem resolution.

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