] Microsoft promised to improve the way in which Windows
] manages computer memory to protect users against commonly
] exploited software flaws known as buffer overruns, which
] can trick Windows into accepting dangerous commands. Some
] of the most damaging attacks in recent months fall under
] this category.

MS deploys non-executable stack patch. (What year is it?)

CNN.com - Microsoft plans Windows overhaul to fight hackers - Oct. 16, 2003