CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor – Question1803 - CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor

Which of the following refers to an anomalous condition where a process attempts to store data beyond the boundaries of a fixed length buffer?

A. buffer overflow
B. format string vulnerabilities
C. integer misappropriation
D. code injection
E. None of the choices.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Explanation:
A buffer overflow is an anomalous condition where a process attempts to store data beyond the boundaries of a fixed length buffer. The result is that the extra data overwrites adjacent memory locations. The overwritten data may include other buffers, variables and program flow data.