ExamGecko
Question list
Search
Search

Related questions











Question 248 - 200-201 discussion

Report
Export

What describes a buffer overflow attack?

A.

injecting new commands into existing buffers

Answers
A.

injecting new commands into existing buffers

B.

fetching data from memory buffer registers

Answers
B.

fetching data from memory buffer registers

C.

overloading a predefined amount of memory

Answers
C.

overloading a predefined amount of memory

D.

suppressing the buffers in a process

Answers
D.

suppressing the buffers in a process

Suggested answer: C

Explanation:

A buffer overflow attack occurs when more data is written to a buffer than it is designed to hold. This excess data can overwrite adjacent memory locations, leading to the execution of malicious code or crashing the system. Buffer overflows are a common vulnerability that attackers exploit to gain unauthorized access to systems.

asked 07/10/2024
Luis Gerardo Collazos Castro
38 questions
User
Your answer:
0 comments
Sorted by

Leave a comment first