Buffer Overflow

Question 1

What is a Buffer Overflow?

Answer 1

Occurs when data exceeds allocated memory, potentially enabling unauthorized access or code execution

Question 2

What is a Buffer?

Answer 2

A temporary storage area where a program stores its data

Question 3

What is “Smashing the Stack”?

Answer 3

Occurs when an attacker can execute their malicious code by overwriting the return address

Question 4

What is ASLR?

Answer 4

Address Space Layout Randomization

A security measure that randomizes memory addresses making buffer overflow attacks harder for attackers