Threats & AttacksQuestion 21 of 100
Which term describes exploiting a time gap between checking a resource and using it?
a.Buffer overflow
b.Replay attack
c.Injection
d.Race condition
Explanation
A race condition, or time-of-check to time-of-use flaw, exploits the interval between validating and using a resource. An attacker changes state in that window to bypass controls. Proper locking and atomic operations prevent it.
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