Undefined behavior occurs when a program executes code beyond a language’s specification, often due to errors like buffer overflows or data races. It is a tool for compiler optimizations, enabling faster execution by assuming certain conditions never happen. Developers benefit through performance gains, while security experts analyze it to prevent vulnerabilities and crashes.
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