GPEN · Question #257
Which of the following are considered Bluetooth security violations? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.
The correct answer is C. Bluesnarfing D. Bluebug attack. Bluesnarfing and Bluebug are Bluetooth-specific protocol attacks, while the other options target web applications or use non-technical manipulation.
Question
Which of the following are considered Bluetooth security violations? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.
Options
- ACross site scripting attack
- BSQL injection attack
- CBluesnarfing
- DBluebug attack
- ESocial engineering
How the community answered
(26 responses)- A12% (3)
- B4% (1)
- C81% (21)
- E4% (1)
Why each option
Bluesnarfing and Bluebug are Bluetooth-specific protocol attacks, while the other options target web applications or use non-technical manipulation.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a web application vulnerability that injects malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, with no relation to Bluetooth protocols.
SQL injection targets database-driven web applications by inserting malicious SQL code into input fields, and has no connection to Bluetooth communication.
Bluesnarfing is a Bluetooth attack that exploits the OBEX push profile to gain unauthorized access to data stored on a Bluetooth-enabled device without the owner's knowledge. It is a direct Bluetooth security violation that can expose contacts, messages, and calendar data.
The Bluebug attack exploits weaknesses in Bluetooth implementations to take control of a device's phone features, such as placing calls or sending SMS messages without user consent. It specifically targets the Bluetooth AT command channel to hijack device functionality.
Social engineering is a psychological manipulation tactic used to trick individuals into divulging confidential information and is not specific to Bluetooth technology.
Concept tested: Bluetooth-specific wireless security attack types
Source: https://www.bluetooth.com/learn-about-bluetooth/key-attributes/bluetooth-security/
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