QuestionQ5Verified/Cybersecurity Principles and RisksCopy linkReport a problemAsk AstroTutorSave questionWhich option BEST characterizes privilege escalation in the context of kernel security?AA security vulnerability in the operating system that triggers buffer overflowsBA type of code to inject malware into the kernelCA technique used by attackers to bypass kernel-level security controlsDA process by which an attacker gains unauthorized access to user dataShow AnswerAnswerExplanationPrivilege escalation is an attacker technique for obtaining higher-than-authorized privileges, often by exploiting a weakness to defeat kernel-level security protections.Show comments0Show commentsCommunity DiscussionNo comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!
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