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Understanding BOF: An Introduction to the Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Buffer overflow (BOF) is a memory vulnerability that can be exploited in software systems. It occurs when a program tries to store more data in a buffer than it can handle, causing the excess data to overflow into adjacent memory locations. This can lead to unpredictable behavior, including crashes, system instability, or even the execution ...