SSCP · Question #1226
Sending an ICMP packet greater than 64Kb is an example of what type of attack?
The correct answer is B. Ping of Death. The question describes a specific network attack where an oversized ICMP packet is sent.
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Sending an ICMP packet greater than 64Kb is an example of what type of attack?
Options
- ABuffer Overflow
- BPing of Death
- CSyn Flooding
- DTearDrop
- ELand Attack
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(41 responses)- A5% (2)
- B93% (38)
- E2% (1)
Why each option
The question describes a specific network attack where an oversized ICMP packet is sent.
A Buffer Overflow attack involves writing data beyond the allocated memory buffer, often to execute arbitrary code, which is different from an oversized network packet.
A Ping of Death (PoD) attack involves sending an ICMP echo request packet that exceeds the maximum permissible IP packet size (65,535 bytes). This oversized packet, when fragmented and reassembled, could cause vulnerable systems to crash, freeze, or reboot.
A SYN Flooding attack involves overwhelming a server with a large number of half-open TCP connections, consuming its resources.
A TearDrop attack exploits flaws in IP fragmentation by sending overlapping or oversized fragmented packets, leading to system crashes during reassembly, but the specific characteristic of the PoD is the total packet size, not just fragment overlap.
A Land Attack involves sending a forged SYN packet where the source and destination IP address and port are identical, causing the target system to try to communicate with itself endlessly.
Concept tested: Ping of Death attack
Source: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/ping-death-attack-vulnerabilities
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