Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR)

Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) is a security technique that makes it harder for hackers to exploit vulnerabilities in a computer system. It does this by randomly changing the locations of key areas in a program’s memory each time it runs, such as where code and data are stored. This unpredictability prevents attackers from accurately targeting specific memory addresses to execute malicious code, enhancing the system’s defenses against common exploits like buffer overflows. Essentially, ASLR adds a layer of randomness to make it more difficult for malicious actors to predict and manipulate memory.