Buffer Overflow
Buffer Overflow: A condition at an interface under which more input can be placed into a buffer or data holding area than the capacity allocated, overwriting…
Definition
A condition at an interface under which more input can be placed into a buffer or data holding area than the capacity allocated, overwriting other information. Attackers exploit such a condition to crash a system or to insert specially crafted code that allows them to gain control of the system.
Alternative Definitions
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A condition at an interface under which more input can be placed into a buffer or data holding area than the capacity allocated, overwriting other information. Attackers exploit such a condition to crash a system or to insert specially crafted code that allows them to gain control of the system. (SP 800-28; CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)