Which of the following refers to an anomalous condition where a process attempts to store data
beyond the boundaries of a fixed length buffer?

A.
buffer overflow

B.
format string vulnerabilities

C.
integer misappropriation

D.
code injection

E.
None of the choices.

Explanation:
A buffer overflow is an anomalous condition where a process attempts to store data beyond the
boundaries of a fixed length buffer. The result is that the extra data overwrites adjacent memory
locations. The overwritten data may include other buffers, variables and program flow data.