An essential component of many buffer overflow attacks is the transfer of execution to code,known as _______,supplied by the attacker and often saved in the buffer being overflowed.
A)NOP code
B)stack code
C)heap code
D)shellcode

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Shellcode is a small piece of code or program used to exploit a vulnerability in software that is inserted into the buffer being overflowed in order to transfer control to the attacker's machine. The shellcode can then execute commands on the compromised system or launch further attacks. Options A, B, and C are not typically used in buffer overflow attacks.

An Essential Component of Many Buffer Overflow Attacks Is the Transfer