microsoft / microsoft/terminal

enable Intel CET

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Description

# Description of the new feature/enhancement

Compile Windows Terminal with `/guard:ehcont` and link with `/guard:ehcont /cetcompat`

# Proposed technical implementation details (optional)

Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

Research direction

Start by locating the Windows Terminal build and link configuration that controls compiler and linker flags. Verify how `/guard:ehcont` and `/cetcompat` are applied, then confirm that the project builds successfully with Intel CET enabled.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
build-system, operating-systems, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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