Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) technique protects an operating system against_______________
A) a macro virus
B) zero-day attack
C) Denial of Service
D) a code-injection attack

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ASLR technique is used to protect an operating system against code-injection attacks, where an attacker attempts to inject malicious code into a program to take control of the system. ASLR randomly arranges the memory layout of a process, making it difficult for an attacker to predict the memory addresses of system components and exploit vulnerabilities. It does not protect against macro virus, denial of service or zero-day attacks.

Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) Technique Protects an Operating System