sehop

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SEHOP, or Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection, is a security mitigation feature introduced in Windows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008. It is designed to block exploits that target the Structured Exception Handler (SEH) overwrite technique. SEHOP works at runtime, providing protection for applications even if they were not compiled with the /SAFESEH flag. This feature is part of a broader set of exploit mitigations, including DEP and ASLR, which help improve computer security by reducing risk and preventing attacks. A white paper titled 'Mitigating Software Vulnerabilities' offers practical guidance on choosing and enabling these mitigations for developers, IT pros, and end users.

  1. A guide to exploit mitigations and the July 2011 security bulletin release

    Hello all -- Over the years we’ve often talked about exploit mitigations – DEP, ASLR, SEHOP and so forth – as effective tools for improving computer security, reducing risk, preventing attacks, and minimizing operational disruption. Today we’re releasing a user’s...
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  2. Windows Vista Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection

    I've copied and pasted this for ease: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2008 now include support for Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection (SEHOP). This feature is designed to block exploits that use the Structured Exception Handler (SEH) overwrite technique. This...
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