GAQM Exam CPEH-001 Topic 7 Question 74 Discussion

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Question #: 74
Topic #: 7

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Windows LAN Manager (LM) hashes are known to be weak. Which of the following are known weaknesses of LM? (Choose three)

AConverts passwords to uppercase.

BHashes are sent in clear text over the network.

CMakes use of only 32 bit encryption.

DEffective length is 7 characters.

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Suggested Answer: C

The order should be Passive information gathering, Network level discovery, Host scanning and Analysis of host scanning.

by France at Sep 04, 2023, 01:20 AM

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Lavonda

7 days ago

Definitely A, C, and D. The LM hash is a relic from the past and has so many security flaws. I can't believe it's still in use in some systems!

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Ivette

10 days ago

I also heard that LM only uses 32 bit encryption, which makes it vulnerable to attacks.

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Doretha

10 days ago

A, C, and D all seem to be correct weaknesses of LM hashes. I'm a bit unsure about B though. Aren't the hashes supposed to be encrypted when sent over the network?

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Dortha

12 days ago

Yeah, that's true. Another weakness is that the hashes are sent in clear text over the network.

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Ivette

13 days ago

I think one weakness of LM is that it converts passwords to uppercase.

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