Windows Vista Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection

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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 protection mechanism is provided at run-time. Therefore, it helps protect applications regardless of whether or not they have been compiled with the latest improvements, such as /SAFESEH. We recommend that Windows Vista users enable this feature to help increase the security profile of their systems.

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Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2008 now include support for Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection (SEHOP)

 

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The Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection (SEHOP) feature in Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2008 is aimed at preventing exploits utilizing the Structured Exception Handler (SEH) overwrite technique. This runtime protection helps safeguard applications, irrespective of whether they are compiled with the latest security improvements like /SAFESEH. It is advisable for Windows Vista users to enable SEHOP to enhance the security posture of their systems. For more detailed information, you can access the page directly: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956607/en-us.