One of the most common vectors for this exploit is the mechanism. Modern applications often utilize splash screens to entertain users while the backend loads heavy assets. If the component responsible for rendering the splash screen fails to properly sanitize the file formats it loads (such as custom images, animations, or configuration files), it opens the door for an exploit.
A canary is a random secret value placed on the stack between the buffer and the return pointer. Before the function returns, it checks if the canary has changed. If a splash overwrites the return pointer, it must also overwrite the canary. The program detects this and aborts safely. Splash -Exploit-
Unofficial scripts can cause game crashes, "null injection" errors, or require specific dependencies like Visual C++ Redistributables to function correctly. Splash Script help - #8 by 6Clu - Developer Forum | Roblox One of the most common vectors for this