OS and Web-based Vulnerabilities

Objective
We will analyze potential indicators associated with vulnerabilities in operating system(s) and web-based attacks.

Guiding Question

What are some vulnerabilities in operating systems and web applications that can lead to malicious attacks?

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These vulnerabilities can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, system crashes, or the execution of malicious

.

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This occurs when a program writes ​

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data to a buffer (temporary data storage) that it can handle, leading to the overflow of adjacent memory.

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Security Misconfigurations: Errors in the configuration of security settings, permissions, or

controls.

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Attackers discover and exploit these vulnerabilities before the vendor releases a

, making them particularly dangerous.

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True/False: Use of outdated or insecure communication protocols and services. Attackers exploit vulnerabilities in these protocols or services to intercept or manipulate data in transit.

• True

• False

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True/False: Web applications are part of what makes the internet so engaging.

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This sort of attack is a huge security risk because it is a command line

to the world.

Multiple Choice

True/False: YouTube, Amazon, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and ESPN all store data in a database of one kind or another.

• True

• False

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JavaScript,

, and Flash are some vectors that an attacker leverages in order to execute their attacks.

Multiple Choice

True/False: Anytime data is in motion (moving from one host to the next), it is subject to being modified en route.

• True

• False

Open Ended

What are some vulnerabilities in operating systems and web applications that can lead to malicious attacks?