EncodePointer function
Encodes the specified pointer. Encoded pointers can be used to provide another layer of protection for pointer values.
Syntax
PVOID EncodePointer(
_In_ PVOID Ptr
);
Parameters
- Ptr [in]
The pointer to be encoded.
Return value
The function returns the encoded pointer.
Remarks
Encoding globally available pointers helps protect them from being exploited. The EncodePointer function obfuscates the pointer value with a secret so that it cannot be predicted by an external agent. The secret used by EncodePointer is different for each process.
A pointer must be decoded before it can be used.
Requirements
Minimum supported client |
Windows Vista, Windows XP with SP2 [desktop apps | UWP apps] |
Minimum supported server |
Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 with SP1 [desktop apps | UWP apps] |
Minimum supported phone |
Windows Phone 8 |
Header |
Winbase.h (include Windows.h) |
Library |
Kernel32.lib |
DLL |
Kernel32.dll |