EncodeRemotePointer function
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Encodes the specified pointer of the specified process. Encoded pointers can be used to provide another layer of protection for pointer values.
Syntax
HRESULT WINAPI EncodeRemotePointer(
_In_ HANDLE ProcessHandle,
_In_opt_ PVOID Ptr,
_Out_ PVOID * EncodedPtr
);
Parameters
ProcessHandle
Handle to the remote process that owns the pointer.Ptr
The pointer to be encoded.EncodedPtr
The encoded pointer.
Return value
Returns S_OK if successful, otherwise the function failed.
Remarks
The resulting pointer can be decoded with DecodePointer or DecodeRemotePointer.
Requirements
Minimum supported client |
Windows 10 [desktop apps only] |
Minimum supported server |
Windows Server 2016 [desktop apps only] |
Header |
Winbase.h (include Windows.h) |
Library |
Kernel32.lib |
DLL |
Kernel32.dll |