TCP Sequence Number Prediction Attack: A cyberattack exploiting the sequential nature of TCP packets. Attackers predict the sequence numbers used in a TCP session to inject malicious data or take over the connection. This technique can compromise the session’s integrity, potentially leading to data breaches or service disruptions. One defense to this is to randomize the sequence number, versus having them created in a basic chronological order.
Categories: CC D4: Network Security | CCSP D4: Cloud Application Security | CISM D4: Incident Management | CISSP D4: Communication and Network Security | Security+ D2: Threats Vulnerabilities and Mitigations | SSCP D6: Network and Communication Security
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