buffer overflow
anomaly in computer security and programming that could be exploited as a security vulnerability
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buffer overflow
Summary
buffer overflow is a security weakness[1]. It draws 969 Wikipedia views per month (security_weakness category, ranking #5 of 9).[2]
Key Facts
- buffer overflow's instance of is recorded as security weakness[3].
- buffer overflow is a type of memory overflow[4].
- buffer overflow is the opposite of buffer underrun[5].
- buffer overflow's short name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'BOF'}[6].
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Context
buffer overflow's instance of is recorded as security weakness[3].
Why It Matters
buffer overflow draws 969 Wikipedia views per month (security_weakness category, ranking #5 of 9).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] It is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]