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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






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






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






6. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






16. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






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






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






21. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






22. 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.






23. 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






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






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






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






27. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






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






31. Three main cookie types






32. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






33. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






35. XSS stands for






36. OSI model layers






37. Categories of XSS






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






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






40. P2P stands for...






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






42. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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