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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. Scripting languages - developed by Microsoft to allow developers to extend and reuse web functionality






2. Two types of buffer overflows






3. Have a timeout value - are not deleted when the user closes their web brower - used to store user preferences and information about the use connection






4. Sensitive information stored within a cookie that is obtained by unauthorized users






5. OSI model layers






6. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






7. The unauthorized modification of the data stored within a cookie






8. Tools used to capture packets of data off a network and allow viewing of contents






9. IP address exposure - download of worm/viruses circumventing the firewall - no way to track improper communication - messages in clear text are risks associated with






10. Target for trojans and viruses - used to transfer stolen/pirated data - unintentional disclosure of data are risks associated with






11. An attack that occurs when malicious code is injected into a web site - where it is downloaded and executed by other users






12. Three main cookie types






13. Server misused to forward spam - DoS conditions - damage to brand - blacklist on spam sites are risks associated with






14. OSI layer defines the electrical / physical device specs (media - signal - and binary transmission). This includes the layout of pins - voltages - cable specifications - hubs - network adapters - host bus adapters and more.






15. P2P stands for...






16. OSI layer that provides transparent transfer of data between end users






17. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






18. Area of the memory where dynamically allocated variables are stored






19. More data is put into a buffer than it was designed to hold - can be caused deliberately by hackers to run malicious code






20. Attack that occurs when a user navigates to a web site and hostile content is automatically downloaded and executed






21. OSI layer responsible for path determination and logical addressing - routers operate at this layer






22. Enforce application software restrictions - virus scan all files - restrict folders shared by other P2P clients are safeguards for






23. OSI layer that establishes - manages and terminates the connections between the local and remote application






24. Used to record user's web activity - may be downloaded in the background






25. COTS stands for






26. Phases of threat modeling






27. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






28. A named collection of Web sites that can be assigned a specific security level






29. Cause of open SMTP relays






30. Number one safeguard against buffer overflow - XSS - data injection - and DoS attacks






31. Used by java and javascript to isolate executing code in a reserved area of memory to limit damage of malicious code






32. Type - length - format - range






33. OSI layer that provides the means to transfer data between network entities and detect/correct errors that may occur in the physical layer






34. Enticing a user to execute malicious code stored on a web server (i.e. via hyperlink in an email)






35. A microsoft created technology that enables software applications to share and reuse software components - maybe used to access files on local system or system registry






36. OSI layer responsible for data representation and encryption (MIME






37. Attacks targeting buffer overflow and cross-site scripting attack this OSI layer






38. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






39. Small text files downloaded and stored on a user's computer that contain information about the user's session and preferences






40. Can leave the sandbox and obtain access to client resources






41. Key functionality (how the application works) is identified and an application diagram developed in this phase of threat modeling






42. ARP stands for...






43. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






44. Malicious code stored in a web application that is downloaded and executed without the user's knowledge






45. Allow an attacker to intercept and modifiy data sent between two network devices - hijacking of network communications - attacks data link layer






46. Process to identify and assess a system's security risks






47. Each client is a peer and serves each other client on the network - requires client application and appropriate open network ports to operate






48. Protocols in this layer NNTP






49. Security objectives placed on an application are identified - controlling the scope of the threat modeling process






50. Protocols used in this layer - IP