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Re: [issue514] patch to randomize mmap offsets


From: Matthew Dillon <dillon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:16:15 -0800 (PST)

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:What's the attack vector when mmap offsets are predictable?
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:Sam

    I'm well aware that predictable offsets make code replacement
    attacks easier.  I just don't think the best solution is to jumble
    stuff up to the point where programs no longer operate predictably.

					-Matt
					Matthew Dillon 
					<dillon@backplane.com>



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