a2256933900321850ef6 · Opaque Wrappers and Patching: Negative Results
Opaque Wrappers and Patching: Negative Results
When a patch is released for buggy software, bad actors may be able to analyze the patch and create an attack on unpatched machines. A wrapper could block attacking inputs, but it, too, gives attackers critical information. An opaque wrapper hides such
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