Database Penetration Testing

Testing the security of databases

A subtopic focused on assessing the security of databases and identifying potential vulnerabilities.

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Question 1

What is a SQL join?

A type of SQL query that returns a single value based on a calculation A type of SQL query that combines rows from two or more tables based on a related column between them A type of SQL query that modifies rows in a table based on a condition A type of SQL query that creates a new table based on a subquery A type of SQL query that deletes rows from a table based on a condition A type of SQL query that sorts rows in descending order based on a column

Correct Answer: A type of SQL query that combines rows from two or more tables based on a related column between them

A SQL join is a type of SQL query that combines rows from two or more tables based on a related column between them. The other options mentioned are not the definition of a SQL join.

Question 2

What is a time-based blind SQL injection?

A type of XSS attack that affects sessions A vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to a database A type of SQL injection that allows attackers to dump the database A form of session hijacking A type of buffer overflow that overwrites a return address A type of SQL injection that relies on the response time of a database to infer the result of an injected query

Correct Answer: A type of SQL injection that relies on the response time of a database to infer the result of an injected query

Time-based blind SQL injection is a type of SQL injection that relies on the response time of a database to infer the result of an injected query. The attacker repeatedly sends queries with deliberate delays and times the response to determine whether the query was successful or not.

Question 3

What is a race condition in a database?

The process of copying a database to another server A type of database backup The process of organising a database into tables and fields A method used to prevent database replication A type of SQL injection attack A vulnerability where multiple processes or threads access the same resource and the outcome depends on which one completes first

Correct Answer: A vulnerability where multiple processes or threads access the same resource and the outcome depends on which one completes first

A race condition in a database occurs when multiple processes or threads access the same resource and the outcome depends on which one completes first. This can lead to inconsistent or incorrect data being stored in the database.

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