An Essential Component of Many Buffer Overflow Attacks Is the Transfer

question 37

Short Answer

An essential component of many buffer overflow attacks is the transfer of execution to code supplied by the attacker and often saved in the buffer being overflowed. This code is known as _________ .

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Definitions:

Merchandiser

A business or person who promotes, buys, sells, or distributes goods and commodities for resale.

Income Statement

A report that outlines a business's financial results, including income, expenses, and net profit or loss, for a designated accounting period.

Peripheral Activity

Refers to operations or actions that are not central to the primary business functions but may still generate revenue or incur costs.

Income Statement

A report that outlines a corporation's financial results for a particular accounting term, including income, costs, and profit.