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Input Validation, Omitting - technical definition

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.

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