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GISP · Question #286

Which of the following statements about buffer overflow is true?

The correct answer is A. It is a condition in which an application receives more data than it is configured to accept. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

Which of the following statements about buffer overflow is true?

Options

  • AIt is a condition in which an application receives more data than it is configured to accept.
  • BIt is a collection of files used by Microsoft for software updates released between major service pack releases.
  • CIt is a false warning about a virus.
  • DIt manages security credentials and public keys for message encryption.

How the community answered

(46 responses)
  • A
    80% (37)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    11% (5)

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