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






3. Type - length - format - range






4. OSI model layers






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






6. Phases of threat modeling






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






8. P2P stands for...






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






10. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






11. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






12. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






13. Three main cookie types






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






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






16. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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






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






20. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






21. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






22. 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






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






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






25. XSS stands for






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






27. COTS stands for






28. 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






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






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






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






32. ARP stands for...






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






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






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






36. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






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






40. Cause of open SMTP relays






41. 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.






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






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






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






45. 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






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






47. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






48. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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