Which of the following Database Server was targeted by the slammer worm?

The Slammer Worm exploits a stack-based overflow that occurs in a DLL implementing the Resolution Service.

Which of the following Database Server was targeted by the slammer worm?
A . Oracle
B . MSSQL
C . MySQL
D . Sybase
E . DB2

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Answer: B

Explanation:

W32.Slammer is a memory resident worm that propagates via UDP Port 1434 and exploits a vulnerability in SQL Server 2000 systems and systems with MSDE 2000 that have not applied the patch released by Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-039.