Free CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Practice Question

The statement given is actually a textbook description of a buffer overflow condition, where an application attempts to write more data to a buffer, or block of memory, than it was allocated to hold. The overflow of data can lead to unintended behavior, such as overwriting important data or code within the application memory, which can cause the system to crash or allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. This type of vulnerability is common and can be exploited to compromise a system's security. The incorrect answer suggests the contrary, which, in this context, implies a lack of overflow, attempting to confuse the test taker with the negative phrasing.