pointer subterfuge attacks
Pointer subterfuge attacks refer to malicious techniques used to manipulate or corrupt memory pointers in computer systems. These attacks exploit vulnerabilities to trick the system into accessing unintended memory locations, which can lead to unauthorized access or execution of malicious code.
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