What are common causes of heap overflow?

What are common causes of heap overflow?

Heap overflow typically occurs due to excessive memory allocation, often from programming errors like infinite loops or improper memory management.

Can you give me an example of how it happens?

Sure! For instance, if a program continuously allocates memory without freeing it, it can exhaust the heap space, leading to overflow.

What are the consequences of a heap overflow?

Consequences can include application crashes, data corruption, and security vulnerabilities, as attackers may exploit the overflow.

How can I prevent heap overflow in my code?

To prevent heap overflow, ensure proper memory management, use tools for memory profiling, and implement checks for allocation limits.