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What potential security vulnerability arises when a number is passed instead of a string to the buffer constructor?

Saturday, 05 August 2023 by EITCA Academy

When a number is passed instead of a string to the buffer constructor, a potential security vulnerability arises in the context of web application security. This vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to perform a buffer overflow attack, which can lead to the execution of arbitrary code or the manipulation of program flow. Buffer overflow

Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/WASF Web Applications Security Fundamentals, Server security, Local HTTP server security, Examination review

Tagged under: Buffer Overflow, Cybersecurity, Input Validation, Memory Allocation, Security Vulnerability, Web Application Security

What are the recommended specifications for allocating memory to a Linux virtual machine?

Saturday, 05 August 2023 by EITCA Academy

Allocating memory to a Linux virtual machine is a important aspect of optimizing its performance and ensuring smooth operation. The recommended specifications for memory allocation depend on various factors such as the specific requirements of the virtual machine, the workload it will handle, and the available hardware resources. In this answer, we will explore the

Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/LSA Linux System Administration, Introduction, Setting up a Linux Virtual Machine, Examination review

Tagged under: Cybersecurity, Linux Virtual Machine, Memory Allocation, Resource Utilization, Swap Space, Workload Requirements

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What potential security vulnerability arises when a number is passed instead of a string to the buffer constructor?

What are the recommended specifications for allocating memory to a Linux virtual machine?