CS406: Information Security

Buffer overflow attacks can often be avoided with proper system configurations. In this video, you will learn about buffers and how a buffer can be exploited in a buffer overflow attack. Pay attention to the seriousness of a buffer overflow attack and the possible outcome of this type of attack. What affect can the attack have on a system? How would a buffer overflow attack be initiated against a system? What procedures should be in place to avoid a buffer overflow attack? What programming languages are vulnerable to buffer overflow attacks?