CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 214

The POODLE attack is an MITM exploit that affects:

Answer options

• A. TLS1.0 with CBC mode cipher
• B. SSLv2.0 with CBC mode cipher
• C. SSLv3.0 with CBC mode cipher
• D. SSLv3.0 with ECB mode cipher

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as the POODLE attack specifically exploits vulnerabilities in SSLv3.0 when using CBC mode ciphers, allowing attackers to decrypt secure communications. Options A and B are not correct because they involve TLS and SSLv2.0, which are not affected by this particular attack. Option D is also incorrect, as the POODLE attack does not target SSLv3.0 with ECB mode ciphers.