A buffer overflow vulnerability refers to a situation where
A) Files are accepted as input without verifying their specifications
B) Input from other users is supplied as output to other users
C) A program puts more data into a storage location than it can hold
D) User input is used without confirming its validity

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A buffer overflow vulnerability occurs when a program tries to put more data into a buffer (storage location) than it can hold, resulting in the excess data spilling over into adjacent memory locations. This can lead to all sorts of problems, including crashes, system instability, and even malicious attacks. Options A, B, and D are all related to input validation issues but do not necessarily specific to buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

A Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Refers to a Situation Where