175. Buffer Overflow
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Buffer Overflow
When data exceeds allocated memory, potentially enabling unauthorized access or code execution.
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Buffer
Temp storage area where a program stores its data
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Stack
Memory region where a program stores the return addresses from function calls
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Smashing the Stack
Attack can execute their malicious code by overwriting the return address
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ASLR
Address Space Layout Randomization
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Address Space Layout Randomization
A security measure that randomizes memory addresses, making buffer overflow attacks harder for attackers
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