What would be the primary reason a threat actor would launch a MAC address overflow attack?
- So that the threat actor can see frames that are destined for other devices.
- So that the threat actor can execute arbitrary code on the switch.
- So that the switch stops forwarding traffic.
- So that legitimate hosts cannot obtain a MAC address.
Explanation: The primary reason a threat actor launches a MAC address table overflow attack is to cause the switch to send all received frames out all ports so that the threat actor can capture the traffic.
Related exam: 10.4.4 Check Your Understanding - MAC Address Table Attacks
