
039_Zero-day Vulnerabilities – CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 – 2.3
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Computers
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
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What are zero-day vulnerabilities?
Back
Previously unknown software flaws not yet patched by vendors.
2.
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Who typically discovers unknown vulnerabilities in software?
Back
Researchers and attackers
3.
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What is a zero-day attack?
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An attack that exploits a flaw before a patch is available
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why are zero-day attacks dangerous?
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Defenders are unaware of the flaw being exploited
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What happens once a vulnerability becomes known to the security community?
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Developers start working on a patch
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why is it difficult to defend against zero-day threats?
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The vulnerability is unknown at the time of the attack
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Where can known vulnerabilities be publicly tracked?
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CVE.mitre.org
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