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This pull request includes a detailed guide on calculating offsets for buffer overflows and explains why more data than the buffer size is often required in such exploits. The guide provides a step-by-step process and highlights key considerations for successful exploitation.
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buffer_overflow_example/calculating_offsets.md
: Added a comprehensive guide on calculating offsets for buffer overflows, including steps like identifying vulnerable input points, pattern generation, causing program crashes, identifying offsets in crash data, and refining payloads based on offsets.