Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI v10) — Question 15

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: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as the Ping of Death exploit specifically leverages the ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) header to send oversized packets that can crash a target system. The other options, TCP, IP, and UDP headers, are not directly related to this particular exploit.