Week 7
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What is the purpose of Wget tool?

  • Analyze firewall rules
  • Detect remote computer's operating system
  • Identify active computers on the network
  • Collect all the source code of a website (correct)

Which tool is known for firewall analysis to discover firewall rules?

  • Nmap
  • Firewalk (correct)
  • XProbe2
  • Hping

What is the purpose of NetStumbler in wireless security tools?

  • Scan wireless hosts (correct)
  • Detect remote computer's operating system
  • Assess network's privacy level
  • Vulnerability scanning

Which tool supports multiple protocols and many parameters?

<p>Hping (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of vulnerability scanners like GFI LanGuard and Nessus?

<p>Actively probe systems with network traffic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tool sends ICMP queries against the target host to determine its operating system?

<p>XProbe2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common defect related to cryptography in software development?

<p>Improper use of cryptographic libraries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vulnerability arises from failing to protect network traffic?

<p>Eavesdropping (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could happen if a developer fails to implement SSL correctly?

<p>Security vulnerabilities in the application (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common error related to network name resolution that can be exploited by attackers?

<p>Trusting manipulated DNS information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a weakness that results from human error in processes and procedures?

<p>Violation of security policy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for system administrators to set the MaxClients value correctly in Apache HTTP Server?

<p>To match hardware capacity for processing concurrent requests (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended methodology in the text for validating technical weaknesses?

<p>Perform a penetration test using social engineering (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the options mentioned for addressing a vulnerability in the text?

<p>Ignore it (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which database is maintained by Mitre Corporation, as mentioned in the text?

<p>The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures database (CVE List) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) mentioned in the text sponsor?

<p>Provide network threat detection and analysis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What approach involves disclosing a vulnerability only after a fix is available, according to the text?

<p>Delayed disclosure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of addressing vulnerabilities, what does the text suggest as an option besides fixing, mitigating, or removing them?

<p>Ignore new vulnerabilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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