Question 1hardmultiple choice
Full question →hardmultiple choiceObjective-mapped
Exhibit
Vulnerability review summary: Finding A: CVE-2025-1184 | DMZ web server | Internet-facing | Remote code execution | Exploit in the wild | Patch available Finding B: CVE-2025-4420 | Engineering laptop | Internal-only lab VLAN | CVSS 9.8 | Requires local access | No network path Finding C: CVE-2025-6011 | File server | Internal network | Requires authenticated user | Compensating ACL restricts access Finding D: CVE-2025-7044 | Backup appliance | Internal network | No patch yet | Vendor says issue is unreachable from network
Based on the exhibit, which finding should be remediated first?
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
Best answer
Finding A
Finding A combines internet exposure, remote code execution, and active exploitation in the wild, making it the most urgent risk even if another item has a slightly higher CVSS score. Exposure and exploitability matter more than score alone. A patch is available, so remediation can reduce the window of opportunity quickly. In Security+ style prioritization, reachable, actively exploited weaknesses on public-facing systems rise to the top.
B
Distractor review
Finding B
Finding B has a high score, but it requires local access and sits on an internal lab VLAN with no network path.
C
Distractor review
Finding C
Finding C affects a file server, but the compensating ACL limits exposure and the issue requires authenticated access.
D
Distractor review
Finding D
Finding D is concerning, but the vendor states the flaw is currently unreachable from the network and there is no patch yet.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
- Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
- NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
- Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
- Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
- Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SY0-701 question test?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Finding A — Finding A should be remediated first because it is both externally reachable and actively exploited, and a patch is already available. Risk ranking is not just about the highest CVSS score; it also includes exposure, exploit maturity, business impact, and available compensating controls. A public DMZ web server with remote code execution is far more urgent than a high-scoring issue that requires local access or is otherwise unreachable. Why others are wrong: Finding B has a high score, but the exploit requires local access and the system is isolated, so its practical risk is lower. Finding C is constrained by authentication and compensating access controls, reducing immediate exposure. Finding D lacks a network path according to the vendor note, so it is less urgent than an internet-facing system with active exploitation and a ready patch.
What should I do if I get this SY0-701 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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