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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






2. Three main cookie types






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






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






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






6. Categories of XSS






7. 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






8. Two types of buffer overflows






9. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






10. 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.






11. Protocols used in this layer - IP






12. OSI layer that relates to the physical connection of two devices (i.e. RS-232






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






14. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






15. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






28. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






30. A programming language - developed by Sun - used to make small applications (applets) for the Internet and stand alone programs






31. Used by java to verify the code for a list of predetermined insecurities






32. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






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






36. OSI layer 2 - verify the connection between two devices is intact (i.e. physical addressing)






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






38. Phase of threat modeling that reviews application ingress and egress data flow and trust boundaries






39. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






42. P2P stands for...






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






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






45. XSS stands for






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






47. The application is reviewed and specific vulnerabilities are documented in this phase of threat modeling






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






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






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