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An attacker gains access to a low-privilege service account and uses a kernel vulnerability to gain "Root" access. What is this type of attack called?
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Operating System Security MCQs
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A system administrator runs the following command on a Linux server. What is the security implication?
Q3medium
A security engineer wants to ensure that even if a user is the "Owner" of a file, they cannot grant access to another unauthorized user. Which access control model should be implemented?
Q4easy
What is the primary purpose of Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) in modern operating systems?
Q5medium
You find a file on a Linux server with permissions -rwsr-xr-x. What does the s in the owner's execution spot signify?
Q6easy
What is the security risk of the following terminal output for an administrator account?
Q7easy
What is Operating System Hardening?
Q8easy
What does Data Execution Prevention (DEP) do?
Q9easy
Compare a Standard User account with a Service Account.
Q10easy
What is the role of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip in OS security?