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Ashish Verma
08 Apr 2024 10:30 AM study24x7 study24x7

What is a "buffer overflow" in the context of cybersecurity?

A

When the system runs out of memory

B

Injecting more data into a buffer than it can handle, leading to unintended consequences

C

The process of enlarging the buffer size for better performance

D

Deleting the contents of a buffer

Computer Programming Cyber Security
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