buffer overflow exploit
A buffer overflow exploit is a cybersecurity attack that occurs when a program or system tries to store more data in a buffer (temporary storage area) than it can hold, causing the excess data to overflow into neighboring memory areas. This overflow allows an attacker to inject malicious code or instructions, potentially gaining unauthorized access or causing the system to behave unexpectedly.
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