BOF
Buffer Overflow
A Buffer Overflow occurs when a program writes data beyond the boundaries of allocated memory. Attackers exploit buffer overflows to overwrite adjacent memory, crash applications, or hijack execution flow to run arbitrary code.
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Penetration testers exploit buffer overflows in binary applications and network services to gain remote code execution. Security engineers use compiler protections like stack canaries and ASLR to mitigate buffer overflow attacks. Threat intelligence analysts track buffer overflow CVEs in widely deployed software to assess organizational risk.
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