Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) — Question 3

What header field in the TCP/IP protocol stack involves the hacker exploit known as the Ping of Death?

Answer options

• A. ICMP header field
• B. TCP header field
• C. IP header field
• D. UDP header field

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, the TCP header field, because the Ping of Death attack exploits vulnerabilities in the TCP protocol by sending oversized packets that can overwhelm the receiving system. The other options, while relevant to network communications, do not specifically relate to the mechanism of the Ping of Death exploit.