A function pointer corruption occurs when a pointer to executable code is overwritten with an invalid or malicious address. Attackers exploit this by hijacking control flow to execute arbitrary code, often via buffer overflows or use-after-free bugs. Understanding this vulnerability benefits security researchers and developers, enabling them to implement safer coding practices and defensive mechanisms like control-flow integrity.
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