CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 77

Which of the following is a hardware-specific vulnerability?

Answer options

• A. Firmware version
• B. Buffer overflow
• C. SQL injection
• D. Cross-site scripting

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as a firmware version vulnerability is directly related to the hardware's software layer. Options B (Buffer overflow), C (SQL injection), and D (Cross-site scripting) are all software vulnerabilities that do not pertain specifically to hardware.