Buffer Overflows 2.3

Question 1

Buffer overflows (see video example)

Answer 1

Overwriting buffer of memory. Spills over into other memory areas.

Developers need to perform bounds checking. The attackers spend a lot of time looking for openings.

Not a simple exploit. Takes time to avoid crashing things. Takes time to make it do what you want.

A really useful buffer overflow is repeatable. Which means that a system can be compromised.