Buffer overflows and Automation test framework

Explain

a. Memory leaks
b. Configuration management
c. Buffer overflows
d. Automation test framework

Memory leaks
A memory leak is a condition when a program that has occupied computer's memory is unable to release it back to the operating system.Memory leaks are detected when the OS throws "Out of memory" exception, or when it becomes sluggish and slow. It can also be monitored by checking the memory status in the task bar.

Configuration management
Software configuration management is the process of tracking and controlling changes to software/hardware. It covers:

- Identifying the configurations of existing hardware and software

- Implementing a change control system wherein any changes to the existing configuration needs to be evaluated and approved by a designated change control board

- Auditing frequently if the configurations match with their corresponding documentations.

- Managing software builds in a controlled manner

- In case of any defects or issues, coordinating and tracking them back to the source and enable smooth closure

Buffer overflows
Buffer overflow occurs when a program writes to an adjacent memory buffer after overrunning the memory allocated to it. This leads to a serious impact with respect to buffer safety. This could lead to crash. memory over flows and erratic behavior and can be prevented using bounds checking, pointer protection etc.

Automation test framework
Automation framework is the set of tools and concepts that support Automated software testing. Ideally, it gives a skeleton on how we are going to approach automating a particular application above which the the script base is generally built. The advantages of using automation test framework are:

- Provides a standard interface for all future automation projects

- Increases consistency and re-usability with the help of library creations

- Low cost in maintenance of the script

- Easy updation of scripts

- Aides in increased script readability