Why do buffer overflows happen? What is the main cause?

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Why do buffer overflows happen? What is the main cause?

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Why do buffer overflows happen? What is the main cause?

A. Because buffers can only hold so much data
B. Because of improper parameter checking within the application
C. Because they are an easy weakness to exploit
D. Because of insufficient system memory
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