Buffer: A temporary storage area for data while it is being transferred from one place to another. Typically, this is used when there is a difference between the rate at which data is received and the rate at which it can be processed or forwarded. Buffers are crucial components in many aspects of computing and networking. However, when not properly managed, buffers can become a point of vulnerability, leading to potential exploits such as buffer overflow attacks.
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