How common are buffer overrun vulnerabilities?
It’s been estimated that anywhere from two-thirds to three-quarters of all computer security vulnerabilities involve a buffer overrun. They occur in all vendors’ products, and are an industry problem. Microsoft is working hard to develop coding and testing methods that will reduce or eliminate buffer overrun vulnerabilities in its software.
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