Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI v10) — Question 326

Buffer overflow vulnerability of a web application occurs when it fails to guard its buffer properly and allows writing beyond its maximum size. Thus, it overwrites the_________. There are multiple forms of buffer overflow, including a Heap Buffer Overflow and a Format String Attack.

Answer options

• A. Adjacent memory locations
• B. Adjacent bit blocks
• C. Adjacent buffer locations
• D. Adjacent string locations

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as buffer overflows typically overwrite adjacent memory locations, potentially causing unpredictable behavior. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the term 'memory locations' which is essential to understanding the implications of a buffer overflow.