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Try something like the below in Google :
"buffer overflow" + linux + introduction
or
"buffer overflow" + tutorial
I remember seeing a very good article explaining what is happening when =
overflows take place, how
to check for exploits in bad code and how to program so that overflows a=
re avoided.
Matt
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Date: Sun, 3 Mar 2002 07:26:28 +0600
Subject: Buffer Overflow
I heard about the linux vulnerability caused by the buffer overflow whic=
h allows intruders to execute arbitary command as root on the system. Ca=
n u guys tell me what actually happens behind the scene?? Moreover what =
are the services readily exposed to thi
s kind of vulnerability?
It would be very helpful if u can refer me to some weblink for detail in=
fo.
~ Tauhid ~
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