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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. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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






5. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






7. Protocols in this layer NNTP






8. A named collection of Web sites that can be assigned a specific security level






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






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






11. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






13. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Three main cookie types






29. Phases of threat modeling






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






31. P2P stands for...






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






33. XSS stands for






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






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






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






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






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






39. OSI model layers






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






41. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






42. 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.






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






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






45. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






46. Categories of XSS






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






48. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






49. COTS stands for






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