Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities in the Age of AI: Challenges and Mitigation Strategies

Abstract: Buffer overflow vulnerabilities have plagued software systems for decades and continue to pose a significant security risk. My paper provides a comprehensive analysis of buffer overflows, detailing their mechanisms, historical context, and the challenges they present to modern systems. It explores traditional and contemporary defense strategies, including compile-time and run-time defenses, and examines the potential role of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) in mitigating these vulnerabilities. The paper emphasizes the ongoing need for robust security practices and continuous research to address this enduring threat.

Buffer overflow, buffer overrun, cybersecurity, software vulnerabilities, artificial intelligence, security mitigation, stack overflow, heap overflow, memory corruption, code injection, exploit techniques, return address overwriting, Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR).

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