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Eccouncil 312-39 Exam - Topic 7 Question 72 Discussion

Actual exam question for Eccouncil's 312-39 exam
Question #: 72
Topic #: 7
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Identify the attack when an attacker by several trial and error can read the contents of a password file present in the restricted etc folder just by manipulating the URL in the browser as shown:

http://www.terabytes.com/process.php./../../../../etc/passwd

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Suggested Answer: A


by Becky at Aug 10, 2023, 05:04 PM

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Amber
2 months ago
I thought Denial-of-Service was more common for this kind of thing?
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Irma
2 months ago
Totally agree, the URL manipulation is a clear sign.
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Delmy
2 months ago
That's definitely a Directory Traversal Attack!
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Nohemi
3 months ago
Yup, it's all about accessing restricted files. Classic move!
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Reena
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not SQL Injection? Seems a bit off.
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Adelaide
3 months ago
This is a straightforward directory traversal attack. The attacker is able to navigate the file system and access a restricted file by manipulating the URL. I'm confident that option A is the correct answer here.
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Goldie
3 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. The URL manipulation seems to suggest a directory traversal attack, but the mention of "trial and error" has me wondering if there's something more complex going on. I'll need to review my notes on different web application attacks to make sure I'm selecting the right answer.
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Wilda
4 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The key here is the ability to manipulate the URL and access a restricted file (the /etc/passwd file). This is a clear example of a directory traversal attack, so I'll select option A.
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Caren
4 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question mentions "trial and error" in the URL, which could potentially indicate a different type of attack. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Pete
4 months ago
This looks like a classic directory traversal attack. I'll need to carefully examine the URL structure and try to identify any potential vulnerabilities in the application's input handling.
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Tom
4 months ago
I remember something about form tampering, but this seems more like a case of directory traversal. The URL manipulation is a big clue.
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Malcolm
4 months ago
Directory traversal sounds right to me. We discussed how attackers can access restricted files by navigating the directory structure.
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Lorean
5 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like it could also be an SQL injection. I just can't recall the specifics of how they differ.
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Silvana
5 months ago
I think this is related to directory traversal attacks, right? I remember practicing a similar question where the URL manipulation was key.
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Corinne
5 months ago
I'm pretty confident in my understanding of VM Storage Policy Affinity Rules on stretched vSAN clusters. I think the answer is B - when a site is disconnected, the VM will continue to have access to its VMDK.
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Jules
5 months ago
I think it's A because the invoice is dated before year-end, so it should count as an accrued expense, right?
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Felix
5 months ago
This is a good opportunity to apply my knowledge of inventory management processes. I'll methodically evaluate each option to determine the correct effect on the Item Ledger.
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Lonny
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not too sure about this one. I know Postfix has a lot of configuration options, and it's hard to keep track of all the different ones. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Oliva
5 months ago
I think text analytics is related to how we interpret data from content, but I'm not sure if it's C or D.
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Cortney
10 months ago
Wait, wait, wait... Is the attacker trying to find the password to the vending machine in the break room? Clearly a Form Tampering Attack!
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Aron
8 months ago
Exactly, by manipulating the URL to access sensitive files like password files.
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Linwood
8 months ago
Oh, I see. So the attacker is trying to access files outside of the web root directory.
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Aliza
9 months ago
No, it's actually a Directory Traversal Attack.
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Clarence
10 months ago
Haha, Denial-of-Service Attack? Really? That's like using a bazooka to swat a fly. This is clearly a Directory Traversal Attack.
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Earleen
9 months ago
B) SQL Injection Attack
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Annmarie
9 months ago
I agree, it's definitely a Directory Traversal Attack.
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Natalya
9 months ago
A) Directory Traversal Attack
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Rosio
10 months ago
Come on, this is way too obvious. It's definitely a Directory Traversal Attack. The attacker is just climbing up the directory tree to reach the sensitive /etc/passwd file.
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Mitzie
8 months ago
That's a common vulnerability that attackers exploit.
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Mitzie
8 months ago
Yeah, the attacker is manipulating the URL to access the password file.
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Mitzie
8 months ago
I agree, it's a Directory Traversal Attack.
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Valentin
9 months ago
It's important to secure file paths to prevent such attacks.
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Valentin
9 months ago
Yeah, the attacker is exploiting the vulnerability to access the password file.
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Valentin
9 months ago
I agree, it's a Directory Traversal Attack.
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Deeanna
10 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. Could it be a SQL Injection Attack? Manipulating the URL to access the password file seems like a database-related issue.
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Shaun
10 months ago
I think this is clearly a Directory Traversal Attack. The URL manipulation allows the attacker to access restricted files outside the web root.
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Ceola
10 months ago
I agree with both of you, it's definitely a Directory Traversal Attack.
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Una
10 months ago
I think it's A too, because the URL manipulation allows the attacker to access files outside the web root directory.
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Cyndy
11 months ago
A) Directory Traversal Attack
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