What is a difference between SQL injection and buffer overflow attacks?

The correct answer is D. SQL injection targets databases, and buffer overflow targets applications. SQL injection is a type of attack that targets databases by injecting malicious SQL queries into input fields of web applications. This exploits vulnerabilities in the way applications interact with databases, potentially allowing attackers to read, modify, or delete data…

Submitted by suresh_in· Mar 30, 2026Security Concepts

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ASQL injection reads data from memory, and buffer overflow inserts data into memory.
BSQL injection targets websites, and buffer overflow targets software.
CSQL injection requires only remote access, and buffer overflow needs local access.
DSQL injection targets databases, and buffer overflow targets applications.

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SQL injection is a type of attack that targets databases by injecting malicious SQL queries into input fields of web applications. This exploits vulnerabilities in the way applications interact with databases, potentially allowing attackers to read, modify, or delete data. Buffer overflow is an attack that targets applications by sending more data to a buffer than it can handle. This can overwrite adjacent memory and lead to arbitrary code execution or system

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#SQL injection#Buffer overflow#Vulnerability types#Application security

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