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Buffer Overflow Basics
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Buffer overflow is a vulnerability where a program tries to store more data in a buffer than it can hold, potentially overwriting important data or enabling an attacker to execute malicious code. While these attacks are becoming less common due to better security practices, understanding buffer overflows is still vital for beginners in cybersecurity. They can help one understand the importance of secure coding practices and the severity of vulnerabilities arising from poor user input handling.
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