The __________ used a buffer overflow exploit in "fingerd" as one of its attackmechanisms.
A) Code Red Worm
B) Sasser Worm
C) Morris Internet Worm
D) Slammer Worm

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The Morris Internet Worm, also known as the Great Worm, was one of the first computer worms to gain significant media attention. It used multiple attack mechanisms, including a buffer overflow exploit in the "fingerd" service that allowed it to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems. Code Red, Sasser, and Slammer worms did not use this specific exploit.

The __________ Used a Buffer Overflow Exploit in "Fingerd" as One