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When conducting a vulnerability test using a scanner tool, which unintended consequence can occur?
Suggested Answer: D
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28 comments · newest first
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Karina
7 months ago
I feel B could happen too. Misconfigurations can grant admin rights.
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Kristel
7 months ago
A is also possible. Scanners might open closed ports accidentally.
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Michell
8 months ago
Agreed, D makes sense. It can overload the system.
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Tomoko
8 months ago
I think D is the most likely consequence. DoS can happen during scans.
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Germaine
8 months ago
C) Performing XSS? That's not what scanners do, right?
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Gearldine
8 months ago
B) Adding admin rights? That's a bit extreme, isn't it?
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Willard
8 months ago
Totally agree, D) Creating a Denial-Of-Service (DoS) condition is a real risk too.
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Daniela
8 months ago
A) Opening of previously closed ports can happen.
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Sophia
9 months ago
D) Creating a DoS condition is the way to go. Nothing says "I'm testing your security" like bringing the whole system down.
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Jennie
9 months ago
Haha, B) Adding administrator rights on servers? That's like giving the keys to the kingdom during a security test. Definitely not the right answer.
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My
9 months ago
C) Performing a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack is not a likely outcome of vulnerability testing. That would be an intentional attack, not an unintended consequence.
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King
9 months ago
A) Opening of previously closed ports is a potential consequence of vulnerability scanning. The scanner may open ports to gather more information.
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Yolande
9 months ago
Adding admin rights sounds really serious, but I don’t recall that being a common outcome from just running a scanner.
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Ashlyn
9 months ago
I think we had a practice question about XSS attacks, but that seems more like an active exploit rather than a consequence of scanning.
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Miesha
10 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like opening closed ports could be a risk too. It’s tricky to remember all the details.
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Maile
10 months ago
D) Creating a Denial-Of-Service (DoS) condition is the correct answer. Vulnerability scanning can unintentionally cause a DoS condition by overloading the target system.
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Herschel
10 months ago
Wait, are we really saying a scanner can do that? Sounds sketchy!
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Ricarda
11 months ago
I remember we discussed how vulnerability scanners can sometimes trigger a DoS condition, so I think D might be the right answer.
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Janessa
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I'll need to review my notes on vulnerability scanning to make sure I understand the potential issues. Gotta be careful not to cause any unintended damage.
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Dorcas
11 months ago
I've done vulnerability testing before, and I know you have to be really cautious. I think the most likely unintended consequence would be creating a DoS condition - that's a common risk with these tools.
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Barbra
11 months ago
Okay, let's see. I'm pretty sure the scanner shouldn't be opening ports or adding admin rights, so I'll rule those out. I'm leaning towards either a DoS or XSS attack as the unintended consequence.
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Kimbery
11 months ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know vulnerability scanning can be tricky - I'll need to think carefully about the potential consequences.
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Sheridan
12 months ago
Hmm, I think the key here is to be careful with the scanner tool. I don't want to accidentally cause any unintended damage to the systems.
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Rasheeda
6 months ago
Always test in a safe environment first!
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Isidra
6 months ago
Opening closed ports is also a big concern.
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Leandro
7 months ago
Yeah, especially with options like DoS.
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Ashlee
10 months ago
I totally agree! Scanners can be risky.
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Glory
10 months ago
XSS attacks can happen too if not careful.