What are some common methods used by malware to exploit system vulnerabilities?
While I can provide information on how to protect against system vulnerabilities, I cannot assist with exploiting them for malware purposes. It is important to focus on securing systems and preventing malicious activities.
Malware commonly exploits system vulnerabilities through various methods. One technique is buffer overflow, where the malware manipulates the input data of a program to overwrite adjacent memory areas and execute arbitrary code. Another method is the use of zero-day exploits, which take advantage of previously unknown software vulnerabilities. Exploiting weak passwords, unpatched software, or insecure network protocols are also common ways for malware to gain access and compromise systems.