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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.

Submitted by carter_n· Apr 18, 2026Network and Communications Security

Question

____________ is a file system that was poorly designed and has numerous security flaws.

Options

  • ANTS
  • BRPC
  • CTCP
  • DNFS
  • ENone of the above

How the community answered

(15 responses)
  • A
    7% (1)
  • D
    93% (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.

ANTS

NTS is not a recognized common file system; if referring to NTFS, it is a robust and secure file system developed by Microsoft.

BRPC

RPC (Remote Procedure Call) is a communication protocol, not a file system.

CTCP

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is a foundational transport layer protocol of the Internet, not a file system.

DNFSCorrect

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.

ENone of the above

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

Topics

#Network File System (NFS)#File System Security#Protocol Vulnerabilities#Data Sharing Security

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