CSSLP · Question #99
In which of the following cryptographic attacking techniques does an attacker obtain encrypted messages that have been encrypted using the same encryption algorithm?
The correct answer is C. Ciphertext only attack. A ciphertext-only attack is a cryptographic attack where the attacker only has access to a collection of encrypted messages and the encryption algorithm, with no corresponding plaintext.
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In which of the following cryptographic attacking techniques does an attacker obtain encrypted messages that have been encrypted using the same encryption algorithm?
Options
- AChosen plaintext attack
- BChosen ciphertext attack
- CCiphertext only attack
- DKnown plaintext attack
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(46 responses)- A2% (1)
- B4% (2)
- C91% (42)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
A ciphertext-only attack is a cryptographic attack where the attacker only has access to a collection of encrypted messages and the encryption algorithm, with no corresponding plaintext.
A chosen-plaintext attack (CPA) is an attack where the attacker can choose arbitrary plaintexts to be encrypted and obtain their corresponding ciphertexts.
A chosen-ciphertext attack (CCA) is an attack where the attacker can choose arbitrary ciphertexts to be decrypted and obtain their corresponding plaintexts.
In a ciphertext-only attack, the attacker exclusively possesses encrypted messages (ciphertexts) and knows the encryption algorithm used, but lacks any knowledge of the original plaintexts. The objective is to deduce the secret key or recover the original plaintext from these ciphertexts alone.
A known-plaintext attack (KPA) is an attack where the attacker has access to a collection of ciphertexts and their corresponding plaintexts.
Concept tested: Cryptographic attack types - ciphertext-only
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/secgloss/c-gly
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