Exploit

Exploit

To use the defects found in software code or function on a system to elevate privileges, execute code remotely, cause denial of service, or prompt other attacks. A buffer overflow is one example of an exploit.

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Industry/Domain: Internet
Category: Internet security
Company: McAfee
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exploit

Internet; Internet security

To use the defects found in software code or function on a system to elevate privileges, execute code remotely, cause denial of service, or prompt other attacks. A buffer ...

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Video games; MMO

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Engineering; Civil engineering

Excavate in such a manner as to utilize material in a particular vein or layer, and waste or avoid surrounding material.

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Sociology; Racism

Taking advantage of something or someone for one's own benefit or profit, eg exploitation of the colonies for the benefit of the mother country.

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Politics; Political Science

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Internet; Internet security

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Internet; Internet security

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Layered service providers (LSPs)

Internet; Internet security

DLLs that use Winsock APIs to insert themselves into the TCP/IP stack. Once in the stack, LSPs can intercept and modify inbound and outbound Internet traffic.