Acquired Software Security Impact Flashcards

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Operating system attacks

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attackers always search for OS vulnerabilities (buffer overflow, OS bugs, unpatched OS)

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Application level attacks

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overflow, active content, cross-site script (XSS), DoS, SQL injection, session hijacking, phishing

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Shrink Wrap Code Attacks

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exploiting holes in unpatched or poorly configured software you buy and install

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Misconfiguration attacks

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target: poorly configured service or device; weak default settings

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