GIAC Exam GCIH Topic 9 Question 14 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GCIH exam

Question #: 14
Topic #: 9

[All GCIH Questions]

Which of the following statements about buffer overflow is true?

AIt manages security credentials and public keys for message encryption.

BIt is a collection of files used by Microsoft for software updates released between major service pack releases.

CIt is a condition in which an application receives more data than it is configured to accept.

DIt is a false warning about a virus.

Show Suggested Answer

Suggested Answer: C

by Brett at Apr 08, 2024, 07:07 AM

Limited Time Offer

25%

Off

Get Premium GCIH Questions as Interactive Web-Based Practice Test or PDF

Contribute your Thoughts:

Submit Cancel

Sheron

14 days ago

I'm not sure, but I think buffer overflow can lead to security vulnerabilities.

upvoted 0 times

...

Lino

19 days ago

Option C is definitely the correct answer. Buffer overflow is a common security vulnerability where an application receives more data than it can handle, leading to potential system compromise.

upvoted 0 times

Nelida

16 hours ago

Buffer overflow can definitely lead to system compromise.

upvoted 0 times

...

Verona

4 days ago

I agree, option C is the correct answer.

upvoted 0 times

...

Dominga

20 days ago

I agree with Annamae, buffer overflow is when an application receives more data than it can handle.

upvoted 0 times

...

Annamae

26 days ago

I think the answer is C.

upvoted 0 times

...