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Single Answer
0Which of the following strategies is not a reasonable approach for remediating a vulnerability identified by a vulnerability scanner?
Answer Options
A
Install a patch.
B
Use a workaround fix.
C
Update the banner or version number.
D
Use an application layer firewall or IPS to prevent attacks against the identified vulnerability.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Simply changing the version banner may stop scanners from flagging the vulnerability, but it does not fix the underlying security issue. Installing patches, applying workarounds, or using an application-layer firewall/IPS can mitigate or resolve the problem.