Testing for Out-of-bounds Read from CMD+CTRL Security

Testing for Out-of-bounds Read

Online, Self-Paced

Out-of-bounds Read is a security defect that can allow attackers to read sensitive information from other memory locations or cause a crash. This course introduces ways to identify and mitigate this security weakness, referenced as CWE-125 by the 2020 CWE Top 25.

Learning Objectives

On successful completion of this course, learners should have the knowledge and skills to:

Identify and mitigate Out-of-Bounds vulnerabilities
Apply techniques for spotting weaknesses through code review, testing and best practices.
Recognize their potential impact Out-of-Bounds Read errors have
Apply coding best practices
Test your application to detect out-of-bounds read errors

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):

Competency Areas

Work Roles

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