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[JF Mezei]

On 14-09-25 16:15, Simon Clubley wrote:

> We are talking about a buffer/integer/whatever overflow/other
> vulnerability in some kernel mode component which allows what should
> be data to be executed as code.

Can you give an example where a buffer overflow would happen in kernel
mode ?

I can understand an IO operating in kernel writing beyond the end of the
user's buffer but that won't rewrite kernel code will it ?


> PS: What is your obsession with Brian all about ? :-)

He is a colourful chap. Not boring.