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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






4. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






7. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






10. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






11. Categories of XSS






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






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






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






15. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






16. Type - length - format - range






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






18. OSI model layers






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






20. Phases of threat modeling






21. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






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






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






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






27. Three main cookie types






28. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






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






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






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






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






34. 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.






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






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. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






40. 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






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






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






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






44. 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






45. 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






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






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






48. COTS stands for






49. XSS stands for






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