variable truncation vulnerability
A variable truncation vulnerability refers to a security issue where a system does not properly handle or limit the length of user input in a variable, resulting in data being cut off or truncated. This vulnerability can potentially be exploited by attackers to manipulate or access sensitive information, cause system malfunctions, or execute malicious code.
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