A classic programming error leading
to exploits. Because programmers do not always verify that input data are
correct, crackers can carefully
create input that compromises the system.
See Also:
Crackers; Exploit; Vulnerabilities in Computers.
Graham, R. Hacking Lexicon. [Online, 2001.] Robert Graham Website.
http://www.linuxsecurity.com/resource_files/documentation/hacking-dict.html.