Understanding Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

True or False: A buffer overflow vulnerability occurs when a program writes more data to a buffer than it can hold, which can lead to arbitrary code execution.

• False

• True

True or False: SQL injection attacks exploit improper handling of user input in SQL queries, allowing unauthorized database access.

• False

• True

True or False: Cross-site scripting (XSS) allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that can be viewed and executed by other users.

• False

• True

True or False: Privilege escalation vulnerabilities allow attackers to gain higher levels of access than intended by the system’s design.

• False

• True

True or False: Denial of Service (DoS) attacks aim to overwhelm a service or system by sending excessive requests, making it unavailable to legitimate users.

• False

• True

True or False: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) exploits the trust a website has in a user's browser, tricking it into performing unintended actions.

• False

• True

True or False: Remote code execution (RCE) allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on a target system over a network, often through a vulnerability.

• False

• True

True or False: Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to circumvent security mechanisms and gain unauthorized access.

• False

• True

True or False: Proper input validation and output encoding can help prevent cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.

• False

• True

1. True or False: Regular software updates and applying security patches are critical to reducing the risk of exploiting known vulnerabilities.

• False

• True