Topic: Computer Networks / Security
Which of the following is the cause of Ping of death issue related to ICMP packets?
- A. Buffer overflow
- B. Divide by ZERO
- C. Missing input sanitisation
- D. Privilege escalation
Answer: A. Buffer overflow
Explanation: The 'Ping of Death' attack involves sending a malicious, oversized ICMP echo request (ping) packet to a target machine. When the target attempts to reassemble the oversized packet fragments, it exceeds the maximum IP packet size (65,535 bytes), leading to a buffer overflow that can crash or freeze the system.