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CAS-005 · Question #293

A security analyst is reviewing the following vulnerability assessment report: 192.168.1.5, Host = Server1, CVSS 7.5, Web Server, Remotely Executable = Yes, Exploit = Yes 205.1.3.5, Host = Server2, CV

The correct answer is B. Server2. The question focuses on internet-facing hosts, implying external exposure. CVSS scores, remote executability, and exploit availability guide prioritization. Server2 (205.1.3.5, CVSS 6.5, Bind Server) has a public IP, suggesting it's internet-facing, unlike Server1 and Server4 (19

Submitted by salim_om· Mar 6, 2026Security Operations

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A security analyst is reviewing the following vulnerability assessment report:

192.168.1.5, Host = Server1, CVSS 7.5, Web Server, Remotely Executable = Yes, Exploit = Yes 205.1.3.5, Host = Server2, CVSS 6.5, Bind Server, Remotely Executable = Yes, Exploit = POC 207.1.5.7, Host = Server3, CVSS 5.5, Email Server, Remotely Executable = Yes, Exploit = Yes 192.168.1.6, Host = Server4, CVSS 9.8, Domain Controller, Remotely Executable = Yes, Exploit = Yes Which of the following should be patched first to minimize attacks against internet-facing hosts?

Options

  • AServer1
  • BServer2
  • CServer3
  • DServer4

How the community answered

(41 responses)
  • A
    27% (11)
  • B
    56% (23)
  • C
    5% (2)
  • D
    12% (5)

Explanation

The question focuses on internet-facing hosts, implying external exposure. CVSS scores, remote executability, and exploit availability guide prioritization. Server2 (205.1.3.5, CVSS 6.5, Bind Server) has a public IP, suggesting it's internet-facing, unlike Server1 and Server4 (192.168.x.x, private IPs). Server3 (207.1.5.7, CVSS 5.5) is also public but has a lower score and risk compared to Server2's proof-of-concept (POC) exploit. Server2's Bind Server (DNS) role is critical and commonly targeted, making it the priority.

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