In what way could Java applets pose a security threat?

A. Their transport can interrupt the secure distribution of World Wide Web pages over the Internet by removing SSL and S-HTTP

B. Java interpreters do not provide the ability to limit system access that an applet could have on a client system.

C. Executables from the Internet may attempt an intentional attack when they are downloaded on a client system.

D. Java does not check the bytecode at runtime or provide other safety mechanisms for program isolation from the client system.








 

Suggested Answer: C

Community Answer: D

Source: TIPTON, Hal, (ISC)2, Introduction to the CISSP Exam presentation.

This question is in SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner Exam
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