GSLC · Question #293
GSLC Question #293: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B. Information of probing for networks can be viewed using a wireless analyzer and may be used to C. Attacker by creating a fake wireless network with high power antenna cause Victor's computer to. WZC on Windows XP exposes users to passive probe request interception and rogue access point attacks because it automatically broadcasts known SSIDs and connects to the strongest matching signal.
Question
Options
- AAttacker can use the Ping Flood DoS attack if WZC is used.
- BInformation of probing for networks can be viewed using a wireless analyzer and may be used to
- CAttacker by creating a fake wireless network with high power antenna cause Victor's computer to
- DIt will not allow the configuration of encryption and MAC filtering. Sending information is not
Explanation
WZC on Windows XP exposes users to passive probe request interception and rogue access point attacks because it automatically broadcasts known SSIDs and connects to the strongest matching signal.
Common mistakes.
- A. Ping Flood DoS attacks target IP-layer availability and are completely unrelated to the WZC wireless configuration service or its specific vulnerabilities.
- D. WZC does support configuring WEP encryption and MAC filtering is a separate AP-level control; this statement is factually incorrect about WZC's capabilities.
Concept tested. Wireless Zero Configuration rogue AP and probe risks
Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-xp/bb457044(v=technet.10)
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