"buffer overrun" meaning in English

See buffer overrun in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: buffer overruns [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} buffer overrun (plural buffer overruns)
  1. (computer security) Synonym of buffer overflow Categories (topical): Computer security Synonyms: buffer overflow [synonym, synonym-of] Related terms: buffer underrun
    Sense id: en-buffer_overrun-en-noun-~rStAgjx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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