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NSE6 · Question #153

Which of the following statements best describe what a SYN cookie does when a SYN packet is received?

The correct answer is A. It replies with a SYN/ACK packet containing a cookie value on the TCP acknowledge field. D. It sends a SYN/ACK with a cookie in the sequence field. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

Which of the following statements best describe what a SYN cookie does when a SYN packet is received?

Options

  • AIt replies with a SYN/ACK packet containing a cookie value on the TCP acknowledge field.
  • BIt replies with a RST packet if the SYN packet doesn't contain the right cookie in the sequence
  • CIt replies with two SYN/ACK packets. One containing the right acknowledge values, and one
  • DIt sends a SYN/ACK with a cookie in the sequence field.

How the community answered

(34 responses)
  • A
    76% (26)
  • B
    9% (3)
  • C
    15% (5)

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