What potential security risks are associated with passing a number as the input string to the buffer constructor in Node.js?
Saturday, 05 August 2023 by EITCA Academy
When passing a number as the input string to the buffer constructor in Node.js, there are several potential security risks that need to be considered. These risks primarily stem from the possibility of buffer overflow and the potential for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or gain unauthorized access to a
- Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/WASF Web Applications Security Fundamentals, Server security, Local HTTP server security, Examination review
Tagged under: Buffer Constructor, Buffer Overflow, Cybersecurity, Node.js, Security Risks, Type Conversion Vulnerability