A stack buffer overflow attack is also referred to as ______.
A)stack smashing
B)stack framing
C)buffer overrunning
D)heap overflowing

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A stack buffer overflow attack is also referred to as stack smashing, as it refers to the process of overwriting a portion of the stack memory to execute arbitrary code or crash the system. Choice B (stack framing) is not a commonly used term in the context of buffer overflow attacks. Choice C (buffer overrunning) is a general term that can refer to both stack and heap buffer overflow attacks. Choice D (heap overflowing) refers specifically to a type of buffer overflow attack that targets the heap memory.

A Stack Buffer Overflow Attack Is Also Referred to as ______