An Attacker Uses a Network Sniffer to Capture the Packets

question 395

Multiple Choice

An attacker uses a network sniffer to capture the packets of a transaction that adds $20 to a gift card. The attacker then user a function of the sniffer to push those packets back onto the network again, adding another $20 to the gift card. This can be done many times. Which of the following describes this type of attack?

• A) Integer overflow attack
• B) Smurf attack
• C) Replay attack
• D) Buffer overflow attack
• E) Cross-site scripting attack

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