when an application receives more data that it is programmed to accept is called :

when an application receives more data that it is programmed to accept is called :

A.
Ping of death

B.
Buffer Overflow

C.
Logic Bomb

D.
Smurf

Explanation:
Buffer overflow occur when an application receives more data that it is programmed to accept. This situation can cause an application to terminate. The termination may leave the system sending the data with temporary access to privileged levels in the attacked system.
Reference: Security + (SYBEX) page 135