A Guide to Kernel Exploitation

Chapter 6 Windows

Information in this Chapter

• Windows Kernel Overview

• The Execution Step

• Practical Windows Exploitation

Introduction

Trustworthy computing memo from Bill Gates ¹ — 1/15/2002

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Every week there are reports of newly discovered security problems in all kinds of software, from individual applications and services to Windows, Linux, Unix and other platforms. We have done a great job of having teams work around the clock to deliver security fixes for any problems that arise. Our responsiveness has been unmatched - but as an industry leader we can and must do better. Our new design approaches need to dramatically reduce the number of such issues that come up in the software that Microsoft, its partners and ...