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Vidyarathna Bhat
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Buffer Overflow: Balancing Memory and Security in Software

This is a submission for DEV Computer Science Challenge v24.06.12: One Byte Explainer.

Explainer

Buffer Overflow: Storing data beyond allocated memory bounds can overwrite adjacent memory, leading to crashes or exploits. Vital in cybersecurity and software optimization.

Additional Context

Understanding buffer overflow prevents security vulnerabilities and optimizes memory usage in software development.

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