CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 570

Which of the following is a type of vulnerability that may result from outdated algorithms or keys?

Answer options

• A. Hash collision
• B. Cryptographic
• C. Buffer overflow
• D. Input validation

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as cryptographic vulnerabilities are directly linked to outdated algorithms and keys that can be exploited. Options A (Hash collision), C (Buffer overflow), and D (Input validation) refer to different types of security issues that do not specifically relate to the age of algorithms or keys.