US authorities, including the FBI and CISA, have called buffer overflow vulnerabilities 'unforgivable defects.' These vulnerabilities arise when software exceeds its allocated memory limit, allowing attackers to manipulate program operations. The agencies highlighted numerous examples of such flaws in major software products and stress that outdated coding practices perpetuate these issues. To enhance software security, they recommend transitioning to memory-safe programming languages like Rust and Go, while implementing these changes gradually to ensure safety and efficiency in software development. They emphasize the urgency to prioritize safe coding practices in the industry.
Buffer overflow vulnerabilities, which can undermine national security, are labeled 'unforgivable' by U.S. authorities; safe coding is crucial to prevent them.
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