A Study and Taxonomy of Vulnerabilities in Web Based Animation and Interactivity Software

Abstract

This thesis attempts to study and categorize vulnerabilities in common software packages. This study results in a proposed taxonomy that will help in protecting vulnerable systems, in order to better enable Computer Network Defense operations. Additionally, this taxonomy will help focus further research in developing exploits aimed at these vulnerabilities, for use in Computer Network Attack and Exploitation operations. Throughout this study, Adobe Flash, a widely used Web browser plug in is used as a case study, due to the many known vulnerabilities and exploits tailored to Adobe Flash that exist.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA536496

Entities

People

  • David M. Post

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Program Documentation
  • Computer Program Reliability
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Cybersecurity
  • Internet
  • Kernels (Operating System)
  • Malware
  • Operating Systems
  • Software Development
  • Web Browsers

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Cybersecurity.
  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.