Buffer Overflow Attack

A buffer overflow attack is a type of cyberattack that occurs when a program writes more data into a buffer (a temporary storage area in memory) than it can hold, causing adjacent memory locations to be overwritten. This can lead to unpredictable behavior, crashes, or the execution of malicious code. Attackers exploit buffer overflows by injecting malicious code into memory, often gaining unauthorized access, escalating privileges, or taking control of a system. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffer_Overflow_Attack