Covert storage channel
The existence of a covert storage channel in a communications channel may release information which can be of significant use to attackers.
Senses
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The existence of a covert storage channel in a communications channel may release information which can be of significant use to attackers.
References
- OWASP Web Security Community (Vulnerabilities)Jan 03, 2026Covert storage channelhttps://owasp.org/www-community/vulnerabilities/Covert_storage_channelOWASP site footer states content is Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike v4.0 unless otherwise specified. Verify per-page exceptions.Source: OWASP Foundation (owasp.org).
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A system feature that enables one system entity to signal information to another entity by directly or indirectly writing a storage location that is later directly or indirectly read by the second entity. (See: covert channel.)
References
- IETF RFC 4949 (Internet Security Glossary)Jan 06, 2026RFC 4949 — Internet Security Glossary (Version 2)https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc4949.txtRFC 4949 is published by the IETF Trust and marked as "Distribution of this memo is unlimited". Verify IETF Trust copyright/licensing terms for reuse.Source: IETF RFC 4949 (rfc-editor.org).