How can buffer-overflow attacks be avoided?

How can buffer-overflow attacks be avoided?

 

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Your assignment must be a minimum of 2 pages double spaced, plus a title page and a reference page for a total of 4 pages.
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Scenario:

Research and discuss the principle of exploits based on buffer-overflow attacks.

How can buffer-overflow attacks be avoided?

Rubric for Grading:

1. Discuss Principle of Exploits Based on Buffer-overflow Attacks 40%

2. Writing Conventions (Grammar and Mechanics)10%

3. How to Avoided Buffer-overflow Attacks 40%

4. Source (APA Format) 10%