Practice Command Injection - 3.4 | Module 4: Application Security | Introductory Cyber Security
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is command injection?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how user input can affect system commands.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of a command that could be dangerous if input is not validated.

πŸ’‘ Hint: What command would target a system's file structure?

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is command injection?

  • A method of encrypting data
  • A vulnerability that allows execution of arbitrary commands
  • A programming technique
  • A database management command

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on what 'injection' refers to in a security context.

Question 2

True or False: Command injection can lead to unauthorized data access and malware installation.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the implications of executing commands without restrictions.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given the command 'open_file user_input.txt', discuss how an attacker could exploit this if user_input is not validated and suggest a step-by-step prevention strategy.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how to filter inputs effectively.

Question 2

Evaluate a situation where an application running on a server allows user input to call shell commands. Propose a complete security framework to prevent command injection.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for comprehensive measures that cover every stage of user interaction.

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