Explain how the same-origin policy in browsers contributes to the success of DNS rebinding attacks and why the altered DNS entry does not violate this policy.
Saturday, 05 August 2023
by EITCA Academy
The same-origin policy in browsers plays a crucial role in maintaining the security and integrity of web applications. It is designed to prevent malicious websites from accessing sensitive information or performing unauthorized actions on behalf of the user. However, this policy can also contribute to the success of DNS rebinding attacks, and it is important
How does the same-origin policy work and how is it exploited in DNS rebinding attacks?
Saturday, 05 August 2023
by EITCA Academy
The same-origin policy is a fundamental security mechanism implemented by web browsers to protect users from malicious activities such as cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. It restricts the interactions between web pages from different origins, preventing a web page loaded from one origin from accessing resources or executing scripts on a different origin. This policy is
- Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/WASF Web Applications Security Fundamentals, DNS attacks, DNS rebinding attacks, Examination review
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Cross-Site Scripting, Cybersecurity, DNS Rebinding Attacks, DNS Security, Same Origin Policy, Web Browsers