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# [Buffer Overflow Basics: An Easy-to-Follow Guide](https://blog-sunil.hashnode.dev/buffer-overflow-basics-an-easy-to-follow-guide?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

A bit of background on buffer overflows: Buffer overflows occur when a program writes more data to a buffer than it can hold. This can overwrite nearby memory, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause other security issues. ...

Apr 10, 2025 · 5 min read · blog-sunil.hashnode.dev  
Updated Apr 11, 2025  
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Hi, I'm Sunil Thunga, a pre-final year undergraduate at NITK Surathkal, pursuing a degree in Computer Science and Engineering. I'm passionate about building scalable systems, exploring computer networking, and working on low-level programming. I enjoy diving deep into system internals and designing efficient, robust software solutions.

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