How to enable Buffer Overflow engine Compatibility Mode
Last Modified: 2023-01-06 18:43:30 Etc/GMT
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How to enable Buffer Overflow engine Compatibility Mode
Technical Articles ID:
KB79343
Last Modified: 2023-01-06 18:43:30 Etc/GMT Environment
Endpoint Security (ENS) Threat Prevention 10.x
Problem
Some third-party software might experience issues when the ENS Exploit Prevention Buffer Overflow engine is enabled and monitoring the system. (Example third-party software includes Microsoft Internet Explorer and Windows Servers running IIS applications.) These issues might include pages not loading, applications failing to start, or application crashes.
Cause
This issue is not seen in all cases. It depends on programming code implementation for the particular application that is being accessed. Specifically, the issue can occur during monitoring by the ENS products for the SolutionWe have implemented a compatibility solution that disables the
Security impact:
Buffer Overflow IPS directives:
For complete information about the Windows class Buffer Overflow IPS directives, see the "Buffer Overflow class type" section of the Endpoint Security 10.7.x Product Guide.
Steps to implement the solution:
Buffer Overflow Compatibility Mode requires ENS 10.x on Windows systems. The registry-based solution disables CAUTION: This article contains information about opening or modifying the registry.
To enable Buffer Overflow engine Compatibility Mode, perform the following steps on ENS:
Related InformationMicrosoft References
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Microsoft has indicated that Microsoft has recommended best practices for memory heap enumeration. See the Enumerating a Heap Microsoft article. Affected ProductsLanguages:This article is available in the following languages: |
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