- TOCTTOU Attack (Time of Check to Time of Use)
- Definition: A type of race condition exploit where an attacker intervenes in the time gap between when a system checks a condition and when it uses the result of that check.
- Impact: These attacks exploit the timing, data flow control, and state transitions in a system, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or access.
- Race Condition
- Definition: Occurs when two or more processes need access to the same resource and must complete their tasks in a specific order to function correctly.
- Impact: If the processes do not execute in the required order, it can lead to unexpected behavior, security vulnerabilities, or system failures.
These concepts are crucial for understanding the potential vulnerabilities related to timing and synchronization in systems, which can be exploited by attackers if not properly managed.tion Attacks