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SY0-501 · Question #246

Audit logs from a small company's vulnerability scanning software show the following findings: Destinations scanned: -Server001- Internal human resources payroll server -Server101- Internet-facing web

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Submitted by neha2k· Mar 4, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

Question

Audit logs from a small company's vulnerability scanning software show the following findings:

Destinations scanned:

-Server001- Internal human resources payroll server -Server101- Internet-facing web server -Server201- SQL server for Server101 -Server301- Jumpbox used by systems administrators accessible from the internal network Validated vulnerabilities found:

-Server001- Vulnerable to buffer overflow exploit that may allow attackers to install software - Server101- Vulnerable to buffer overflow exploit that may allow attackers to install software - Server201- OS updates not fully current -Server301- Accessible from internal network without the use of jumpbox -Server301- Vulnerable to highly publicized exploit that can elevate user privileges Assuming external attackers who are gaining unauthorized information are of the highest concern, which of the following servers should be addressed FIRST?

Options

  • AServer001
  • BServer101
  • CServer201
  • DServer301

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#vulnerability prioritization#risk assessment#buffer overflow#internet-facing systems
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