PT0-003 · Question #10
During a penetration test, the tester uses a vulnerability scanner to collect information about any possible vulnerabilities that could be used to compromise the network. The tester receives the resul
The correct answer is D. Validate the results and remove false positives.. The command snmpwalk -v 2c -c public 192.168.1.23 is used to query SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) data from a device. SNMP Enumeration: Function: snmpwalk is used to retrieve a large amount of information from the target device using Version: -v 2c specifies the SNMP v
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During a penetration test, the tester uses a vulnerability scanner to collect information about any possible vulnerabilities that could be used to compromise the network. The tester receives the results and then executes the following command:
snmpwalk -v 2c -c public 192.168.1.23 Which of the following is the tester trying to do based on the command they used?
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- ABypass defensive systems to collect more information.
- BUse an automation tool to perform the attacks.
- CScript exploits to gain access to the systems and host.
- DValidate the results and remove false positives.
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(38 responses)- A11% (4)
- B5% (2)
- C3% (1)
- D82% (31)
Explanation
The command snmpwalk -v 2c -c public 192.168.1.23 is used to query SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) data from a device. SNMP Enumeration: Function: snmpwalk is used to retrieve a large amount of information from the target device using Version: -v 2c specifies the SNMP version. Community String: -c public specifies the community string, which is essentially a password for Purpose of the Command: Validate Results: The tester uses SNMP to gather detailed information about the network devices to confirm the findings of the vulnerability scanner and remove any false positives. Detailed Information: SNMP can provide detailed information about device configurations, network interfaces, and other settings that can validate the scanner's results.
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