Question

In a _____________ attack, the extra data that holds some specific instructions in the memory for actions is projected by a cyber-criminal or penetration tester to crack the system.

(a) Phishing

(b) MiTM

(c) Buffer-overflow

(d) Clickjacking

This question was posed to me in my homework.

This interesting question is from Buffer Overflow in division Cyber Security of Cyber Security

Answer 1

Correct answer is (c) Buffer-overflow

For explanation I would say: In a buffer-overflow attack, the extra data that holds some specific instructions in the memory for actions is projected by a cyber-criminal or penetration tester to crack the system.