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Windows 8 and Later Fail to Properly Apply ASLR, Here’s How to Fix

Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 variations fail to properly apply ASLR, a security technique that randomizes the memory address where application code is executed. The issue affects only Windows 8 and later because Microsoft changed the registry values through which it started ASLR. Users must enable ASLR in a system-wide bottom-up configuration in order for ASLR to work properly. Microsoft is expected to fix the issue in a future patch, but US CERT/CC provided the following workaround.

Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-8-and-later-fail-to-properly-apply-aslr-heres-how-to-fix/

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