Buffer Overflow
What is Buffer Overflow
A vulnerability that occurs when more data is written to a buffer than it can hold, potentially allowing code execution.
Expanded Explanation
Exploiting buffer overflows can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service. They are commonly targeted in exploit development and are a critical part of ethical hacking assessments.
Related Terms
Exploit, Memory Corruption, Fuzzing, Stack Overflow, Shellcode
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