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Compiler Help

Question

Name the most popular compiler flag to help prevent buffer overflow attacks.
Give it in the form "-my-flaghere"

Hint

Canaries sing of impending doom.

Answer

-fstack-protector

Points

10

Solution

Canaries are one of the most common strategies to protect against buffer overflows. We hoped competitors would find their way to this Wikipedia article section and then Google to find out how to use them.