Bettye manages a server for which a major vulnerability was recently reported in one of the services that her company uses. However, a patch is not currently available to fix the vulnerability, so she needs to ensure that the firewall and other protections in place will prevent a threat actor from exploiting the vulnerability. Which of the following describes the type of vulnerability on the server she manages?
A) APT
B) DDoS
C) Ransomware
D) Zero day

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A zero-day vulnerability is one for which no patch or fix is currently available, making it a prime target for exploitation by threat actors. Bettye's situation, where a major vulnerability has been reported without an available patch, fits the definition of a zero-day vulnerability.

Bettye Manages a Server for Which a Major Vulnerability Was