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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






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






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






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






7. OSI model layers






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






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






10. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






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






14. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






17. Categories of XSS






18. XSS stands for






19. 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






20. ARP stands for...






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






22. Three main cookie types






23. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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






26. 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






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






28. COTS stands for






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






30. Type - length - format - range






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






32. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






42. Cause of open SMTP relays






43. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






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






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






48. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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