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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






3. Two types of buffer overflows






4. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






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






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






9. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






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






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






13. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






16. COTS stands for






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






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






19. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






21. Type - length - format - range






22. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






24. Phases of threat modeling






25. Three main cookie types






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






27. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






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






31. XSS stands for






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






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






34. P2P stands for...






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






36. ARP stands for...






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






38. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






40. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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






47. Target for trojans and viruses - used to transfer stolen/pirated data - unintentional disclosure of data 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 transparent transfer of data between end users






50. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes







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