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How does iOS prevent stack smashing attacks in Objective-C binaries?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
iOS uses stack canaries and ASLR to mitigate stack-based exploits.
Deep explanation
Stack canaries detect buffer overflow before function return. ASLR randomizes memory layout making exploitation difficult. Combined with code signing, iOS provides strong binary-level protection.
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