LinuxPlanet: Preventing Buffer Overflow Exploits Using the Linux Distributed Security Module, Pt 2

“The sad thing about buffer overflow exploits is that good
programming practices could wipe out even potential exploits,
however, that simply has not happened. The own defence against such
exploits should revolve around controlling access to sensitive
systems, installing software updates that replace exploitable
software, and being aware of what a buffer overflow exploit looks
like when your system is the intended victim.

“Since buffer overflow exploits are one of the most popular
attacks, there were many attempts trying to prevent them…”

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