buffer overflow protection
Buffer overflow protection refers to the security mechanisms or techniques implemented in software programs to prevent or mitigate the exploitation of buffer overflow vulnerabilities. It involves preventing attackers from overrunning the boundaries of a buffer or memory allocation, which could lead to unauthorized access, data corruption, or the execution of malicious code.
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