Practice Integer Overflow (1.2) - Application Security - Introductory Cyber Security
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Integer Overflow

Practice - Integer Overflow

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is integer overflow?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you add two large numbers in a computer.

Question 2 Easy

Can you give an example of a potential consequence of integer overflow?

💡 Hint: Consider anything that could 'break' a software application.

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Question 1

What is the primary consequence of integer overflow?

Access Control Bypass
Data Corruption
Both of the above

💡 Hint: Think about the implications of vulnerabilities overall.

Question 2

True or False: Integer overflow can only happen with signed integers.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider integer types more broadly!

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Suppose you have an application that processes user data and relies on integer calculations. Describe how an attacker might exploit integer overflow to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.

💡 Hint: Consider how integer types directly control memory allocation.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a code function that includes integer overflow prevention checks. What techniques will you implement?

💡 Hint: Reflect on coding practices that reinforce security.

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