SSCP · Question #1083
____________ is a file system that was poorly designed and has numerous security flaws.
The correct answer is D. NFS. Network File System (NFS), particularly its earlier versions, is known for having several security flaws and design weaknesses when not properly configured.
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____________ is a file system that was poorly designed and has numerous security flaws.
Options
- ANTS
- BRPC
- CTCP
- DNFS
- ENone of the above
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(15 responses)- A7% (1)
- D93% (14)
Why each option
Network File System (NFS), particularly its earlier versions, is known for having several security flaws and design weaknesses when not properly configured.
NTS is not a recognized common file system; if referring to NTFS, it is a robust and secure file system developed by Microsoft.
RPC (Remote Procedure Call) is a communication protocol, not a file system.
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is a foundational transport layer protocol of the Internet, not a file system.
Early versions of the Network File System (NFS) protocol were designed with inherent security vulnerabilities, often relying on weak authentication mechanisms and being susceptible to attacks like IP spoofing and unauthorized access. While later versions have introduced stronger security features like Kerberos, NFS has a historical reputation for security flaws if not carefully secured.
NFS is indeed a file system with historical security vulnerabilities, rendering 'None of the above' incorrect.
Concept tested: Network File System (NFS) security
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/nfs/nfs-authentication
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