Software Security

This lesson will introduce students to the fundamentals of software security, focusing on key vulnerabilities such as Integer Overflows, Buffer Overflows, and Format String attacks. Students will begin by reviewing concepts from the previous lessons to reinforce their understanding. They will then work through multiple scenarios and example code snippets, identifying the types of vulnerabilities present. After recognizing each vulnerability, students will collaborate to determine effective ways to fix them. Building on this foundation, the lesson will progress to a hands-on exercise where students analyze additional example code and explore intentionally vulnerable websites. In this phase, instead of fixing the issues, students will learn how these vulnerabilities can be exploited, applying their knowledge in a controlled, practical environment.