A buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a fixed-length memory buffer than it is allocated to hold. The excess data overwrites adjacent memory locations, which can cause erratic behavior, crashes, or allow attackers to execute arbitrary code. Recognizing this condition is fundamental to mitigating overflow-based attacks.
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