FREE OSCP Buffer Overflow Questions and Answers

Question 1

A _________ is a sequential section of memory that has been set aside for holding data, like a character string or an array of numbers.

Accepted Answer

buffer

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stack

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queue

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external storage

Question 2

In a ____________ attack, a hacker or penetration tester projects additional data that contains certain particular instructions in the memory for operations in order to compromise the system.

Accepted Answer

Buffer-overflow

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Clickjacking

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Phishing

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MiTM

Question 3

How many different kinds of buffer-overflow attacks exist?

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2

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4

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3

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5

Question 4

Let's say a search field in an application can only hold 200 words; if you type in more and click the search button, the system would crash. Usually, this results from _____.

Accepted Answer

Buffer

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Local storage

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External storage

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Processing power

Question 5

There is a common code error in apps called _____________ that might be used by an attacker to access your system or cause it to malfunction.

Accepted Answer

Buffer-overrun

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Inefficient programming

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Memory leakage

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Less processing power

Question 6

_____________ is another name for buffer-overflow.

Accepted Answer

buffer-overrun

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data overflow

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memory leakage

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buffer-leak

Question 7

Buffer-overflow may remain as a bug in apps if __________ are not done fully

Accepted Answer

boundary checks

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buffer checks

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boundary hacks

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memory checks