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Nov 1, 2016 · Information Security

How Linux Buffer Overflows Work and How to Defend Against Them

This article explains the mechanics of Linux buffer‑overflow attacks with concrete C and assembly examples, shows how to craft and execute shellcode, and demonstrates practical mitigation techniques such as using Libsafe with LD_PRELOAD to protect vulnerable programs.

LD_PRELOADLibsafeLinux Security
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How Linux Buffer Overflows Work and How to Defend Against Them