What is session prediction  

Session prediction, also called credential/session prediction, is a method of surreptitiously obtaining data (called a session ID) about an authorized visitor to a Web site. The session ID is normally stored within a cookie or URL.

Answered by Kajal , an ibibo Master, at 6:39 PM on February 13, 2008

well Mukesh, Session prediction, also called credential/session prediction, is a method of surreptitiously obtaining data (called a session ID) about an authorized visitor to a Web site even the session prediction attack focus on predict session ID values that permits an attacker to bypass authentication schema of certain application

Answered by satyaiitk , an ibibo Master, at 9:51 PM on February 12, 2008

Session prediction is a method of getting a session ID about an authorized visitor to a Web site which is is normally stored within a cookie or URL.

Session IDs enables user tracking on a Web site. The session ID can also provide automatic authentication for future visits to that site or associated sites.

Answered by Ashish , an ibibo Wizard, at 8:10 PM on February 11, 2008

Session Prediction : Session prediction, also called credential/session prediction, is a method of surreptitiously obtaining data (called a session ID) about an authorized visitor to a Web site.

Answered by Bhavishya , an ibibo Citizen, at 2:29 PM on February 11, 2008

well mukesh it is Credential/Session Prediction is a method of hijacking or impersonating a web site user. Deducing or guessing the unique value that identifies a particular session or user accomplishes the attack. Also known as Session Hijacking, the consequences could allow attackers the ability to issue web site requests with the compromised user's privileges.

Answered by chamraj , an ibibo Master, at 2:07 PM on February 11, 2008

Session prediction, also called credential/session prediction, is a method of surreptitiously obtaining data (called a session ID) about an authorized visitor to a Web site. The session ID is normally stored within a cookie or URL.

Answered by Scrapur.com , an ibibo Citizen, at 7:55 AM on February 11, 2008