On: W^X policy violation affects Windows drivers compiled in VS 2013 and previous

[lawl]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W%5EX

Also known as DEP under Windows: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_Execution_Prevention

Or more general: NX: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NX_bit

There should probably be a definitive name for this.

[retox → lawl]

Thank you.

[edit] I understand HN prefers to use the original headline when linking and the source has no need to explain the term but I do so enjoy learning new things from HN.