N10-005 · Question #547
Which of the following is based ENTIRELY on using ICMP packets?
The correct answer is D. Smurf attack. A Smurf attack is a DDoS amplification attack that relies entirely on ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol). The attacker sends ICMP Echo Request (ping) packets to a network's broadcast address with the victim's IP spoofed as the source. Every host on that network replies to…
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Which of the following is based ENTIRELY on using ICMP packets?
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- ASocial engineering
- BNMAP
- CBuffer overflow attack
- DSmurf attack
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- C3% (1)
- D86% (25)
Explanation
A Smurf attack is a DDoS amplification attack that relies entirely on ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol). The attacker sends ICMP Echo Request (ping) packets to a network's broadcast address with the victim's IP spoofed as the source. Every host on that network replies to the victim with ICMP Echo Replies, flooding and overwhelming the target. NMAP uses multiple protocols (TCP, UDP, ICMP), a buffer overflow exploits memory handling flaws, and social engineering involves human manipulation - none of which are ICMP-based.
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