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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






2. A scripting language - developed by Netscape to perform client-side web development






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






4. Phases of threat modeling






5. P2P stands for...






6. Enable the cookie secure-bit setting - avoid using cookies to hold sensitive data - block third-party cookies will prevent ______






7. Attackers sniff network traffic and capture a cookie download or gain access to a computer and view locally stored cookie






8. Protocols in this layer NNTP






9. A method of code signing - allows developers to obtain digital certificate generated by a certificate authority and digitally sign ActiveX controls






10. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






11. Ensure data input is validated - encode user supplied data - don't click on unknown hyperlinks - implement restrictive web browser security zones are preventative measures against






12. COTS stands for






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






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






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






16. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






17. Cause of open SMTP relays






18. Deleted when the user closes their web browser - can contain authentication-related information






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






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






21. Categories of XSS






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






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






24. OSI layer responsible for end-to-end connections and reliability (i.e. TCP






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






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






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






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






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






30. This layer formats and encrypts data to be sent across a network - providing freedom from compatibility problems - sometimes called the syntax layer






31. Three main cookie types






32. Threats to defined security objects are identified using knowledge gained during application decomposition in this phase of threat modeling






33. ARP stands for...






34. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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






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






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






39. 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






40. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






41. Type - length - format - range






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






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






44. Protocols used in this layer - IP






45. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






46. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






49. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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