Question 1mediummultiple choice
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Exhibit
Configuration review output from a new network camera deployment: Interface status: 0.0.0.0:8080 LISTEN camera-web 0.0.0.0:554 LISTEN rtsp-stream Admin banner: Firmware version 1.0.3 Admin login: enabled Password policy: not enforced Firewall ACL: allow tcp any any eq 8080 allow tcp any any eq 554
Based on the exhibit, what security issue is most likely present?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Distractor review
Weak permissions, because the camera streams video to multiple ports.
This is not primarily a permissions problem. The exhibit shows services bound broadly and allowed through the firewall, which is an exposure issue rather than a file or object access-rights issue.
B
Distractor review
Default credentials, because the admin login is enabled.
An enabled admin login is not enough to prove default credentials. The exhibit does not show a factory username and password, so that conclusion is unsupported.
C
Best answer
Exposed service, because management and streaming ports are listening on all interfaces and allowed from anywhere.
The main issue is exposed service. The camera-web and RTSP services listen on 0.0.0.0, which means all interfaces, and the ACL allows any source to connect. That exposes the device to the network far beyond the intended management scope, creating an easy attack path.
D
Distractor review
Outdated component, because firmware version 1.0.3 is listed.
A firmware version alone does not prove it is outdated. You would need vendor advisory information or a known vulnerable release to make that determination with confidence.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: ACLs stop at the first match
ACLs are processed top to bottom. The first matching entry wins, and an implicit deny usually exists at the end.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
ACL questions test precision: source, destination, protocol, port and direction. A generally correct ACL can still fail if it is applied on the wrong interface or in the wrong direction.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Standard ACLs match source addresses.
- Extended ACLs can match source, destination, protocol and ports.
- The first matching ACL entry is used.
- There is usually an implicit deny at the end.
TExam Day Tips
- Check inbound versus outbound direction.
- Read the ACL from top to bottom.
- Look for a broader permit or deny above the intended line.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SY0-701 question test?
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Exposed service, because management and streaming ports are listening on all interfaces and allowed from anywhere. — The correct answer is exposed service. The device is listening on all interfaces for its web management and streaming ports, and the firewall ACL allows any source to reach those ports. That means the camera is reachable far more broadly than necessary, which creates unnecessary attack surface. Even though admin login and firmware version are noted, the clearest and most immediate issue is open exposure of services. Why others are wrong: Weak permissions is about access rights to objects, not network listeners. Default credentials are not proven because no factory login pair is shown. Outdated component cannot be concluded from a version number alone without vulnerability context. The exhibit most clearly demonstrates that the services are unnecessarily reachable from everywhere, so exposed service is the best classification.
What should I do if I get this SY0-701 question wrong?
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