Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can result in the disclosure of sensitive information stored in memory. Attackers can overwrite adjacent memory regions containing sensitive data, including passwords, encryption keys, or confidential files. This can lead to data breaches, identity theft, or unauthorized acce...
The compromised data included usernames, passwords, and email addresses. Notably, the passwords were stored using a weak hashing algorithm (SHA-1), which made them relatively easy for hackers to decrypt. The breach was discovered whenthe data was put up for sale on the dark webby the hacker ...