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Object-Level Hardware Tracking for Out-of-Bounds Read and Write Protection

McNamara, 2024

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12912107517707423840
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McNamara R
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The micro-architecture of processor and memory systems are continually subject to modifications with the intent to improve performance in modern day computers. While this can be beneficial, often times these enhancements to hardware can create critical security …
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