CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 923

Exploitation of a system using widely known credentials and network addresses that results in DoS is an example of:

Answer options

• A. improper error handling
• B. default configurations
• C. untrained users
• D. lack of vendor support

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as default configurations can often include widely known credentials that attackers exploit. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not specifically refer to the use of default settings that can lead to vulnerabilities like DoS attacks.