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Cyber attack where any code can be run

In computer security, arbitrary code execution (ACE) is an attacker's ability to run any commands or code of the attacker's choice on a target machine or in a target process. An arbitrary code execution vulnerability is a security flaw in software or hardware allowing arbitrary code execution. A program that is designed to exploit such a vulnerability is called an arbitrary code execution exploit. The ability to trigger arbitrary code execution over a network is often referred to as remote code execution. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Arbitrary code executionA 5-minute orientation
  2. Pick up a classic book: Clean CodeThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  3. Read the landmark paper: Estimates of success rates of remote arbitrary code execution attacksCited 13 times
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