Preventing Integer Overflows in Java Code from CMD+CTRL Security

Preventing Integer Overflows in Java Code

Online, Self-Paced

In this secure coding course we focus on Integer overflows, how they happen and how to identify and mitigate risks from integer overflows in JAVA. Presenting Integer Overflow common pitfalls, this course covers precondition testing, upcasting, big integer objects, google guava, and discussions of defense in depth strategies including least privilege concepts.

Learning Objectives

On successful completion of this course, learners should have the knowledge and skills to prevent path traversal attacks in Java, including:

Identify and mitigate risks from integer overflows
Write code to identify and prevent integer overflows
Create and enact best practices for integer overflow prevention

Framework Connections

Design and Development

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

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