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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






4. 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






5. ARP stands for...






6. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






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






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






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






12. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






13. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






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






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






18. Protocols used in this layer - IP






19. Phases of threat modeling






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






21. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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






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






25. 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






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






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






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






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






31. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






32. Categories of XSS






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






34. COTS stands for






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






36. Three main cookie types






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






38. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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






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






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






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






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






50. OSI model layers