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C or C++ : Calling mmap and mprotect functions

Overview

Both PROT_WRITE and PROT_EXEC flags are set in call to mmap or mprotect function. This can lead to exploitable memory regions, which could be overwritten with malicious code.

References

  1. Linux Programmer’s Manual
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