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CS0-003 · Question #149
A company uses an FTP server to support its critical business functions. The FTP server is configured as follows: - The FTP service is running with the data directory configured in /opt/ftp/data. - Th
The correct answer is C. Run the FTP server n a chroot environment. Place local users in a chroot jail based on their home directory.
Submitted by zhang_li· Mar 6, 2026Vulnerability Management
Question
A company uses an FTP server to support its critical business functions. The FTP server is configured as follows:
- The FTP service is running with the data directory configured in /opt/ftp/data.
- The FTP server hosts employees' home directories in /home.
- Employees may store sensitive information in their home directories.
An IoC revealed that an FTP directory traversal attack resulted in sensitive data loss. Which of the following should a server administrator implement to reduce the risk of current and future directory traversal attacks targeted at the FTP server?
Options
- AImplement file-level encryption of sensitive files
- BReconfigure the FTP server to support FTPS
- CRun the FTP server n a chroot environment
- DUpgrade the FTP server to the latest version
How the community answered
(45 responses)- A4% (2)
- B9% (4)
- C84% (38)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
Place local users in a chroot jail based on their home directory.
Topics
#directory traversal#chroot#FTP security#secure configuration#vulnerability mitigation
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