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.