Which of the following CPU registers does the penetration tester need to overwrite in order to exploit a simple buffer overflow?
A) Stack pointer register
B) Index pointer register
C) Stack base pointer
D) Destination index register

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The stack pointer register is used to point to the top of the stack, which is where the return address is stored. By overwriting the stack pointer register, the penetration tester can change the return address to point to a malicious function, which can then be executed when the function returns.

Which of the Following CPU Registers Does the Penetration Tester