Dynamic patching for diversity-based software security

摘要

Method, device, and non-transitory storage medium for dynamic patching of diversity-based software executed on a computing device. One of many variations of the various modules utilized by the software may be selected from the list of available module variations to be used when the software is executed. One embodiment method for updating software comprises the steps of: obtaining or receiving a notification indicating a particular module variant that should not be used as a module for the software; in response to the notification, utilizing the module And removing the module variant from the list of possible module variations. In some embodiments, the notification may be received by the mobile device from the remote server, and further the notification does not include data that can be used as a module by software during runtime. In some embodiments, the module variant may be one of being defective, old, and identified as being exploited by malware.