Buffer Overflows

The key to this assignment is to demonstrate your understanding of  the topics, not to re-word the text or reference material. Please see  Appendix A for the grading rubric on all written assignments.
 

Please complete the scenario below following these guidelines for your deliverable.


  • Your assignment must be a minimum of 2 pages double spaced, plus a title page and a reference page for a total of 4 pages.
  • Make sure you are using at least two (2) academic references.
  • This submission should be created following APA 6th edition guidelines.
  • The paper is to follow the APA style guide, Sixth Edition (available via bookstores).  
  • Submit your assignment as a MSWord attachment.
  • You will be required to run your paper through Turnitin.com, ensure  that your similarity index is sufficiently low, and submit an  originality report with your paper. 

Scenario:
 

Research and discuss the principle of exploits based on buffer-overflow attacks. 
 

How can buffer-overflow attacks be avoided?
 

Rubric for Grading: 
 

1. Discuss Principle of Exploits Based on Buffer-overflow Attacks 40% 
2. Writing Conventions (Grammar and Mechanics)10% 
3. How to Avoided Buffer-overflow Attacks 40% 
4. Source (APA Format) 10%

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