What Was One Reason the Slammer Worm Was Successful Against

question 48

Multiple Choice

What was one reason the Slammer worm was successful against SQL Server database servers in early 2003?

• A) It gained access through a previously unknown vulnerability in SQL server
• B) Many administrators had not installed new patches designed to block this attack
• C) It was a polymorphic worm that rapidly changed signatures
• D) It was a stealth worm that was difficult to detect

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Definitions:

Target Areas

Specific regions designated for attention or action in a project or on a drawing.

Datum Feature

A reference point, axis, or plane from which dimensions are measured, providing a starting point for the geometric control of a part.

Datum Target Point

A specific point, line, or area on a part that serves as a reference or starting point for geometric measurements.

Edge View

A perspective in a drawing that shows the object or part as if being viewed directly from its side, highlighting its outline.