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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






4. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






7. XSS stands for






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






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






10. Cause of open SMTP relays






11. Three main cookie types






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






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






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






15. 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






16. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






18. Protocols in this layer NNTP






19. 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






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






21. P2P stands for...






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






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






24. 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.






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






26. ARP stands for...






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






28. OSI model layers






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






30. COTS stands for






31. Type - length - format - range






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






44. Phases of threat modeling






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






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






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






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






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






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