CSSLP: Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional

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Penetration testing (also known as pen testing) is the practice of evaluating a computer system, network, or web application to identify vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit. Which of the following areas may be exploited during a penetration test? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

Choose five

Explanation

Kernel flaws, insecure information-system architectures, race conditions, improper file and directory permissions, and buffer overflows can create exploitable weaknesses in a system. A Trojan horse is malware, not itself a vulnerability area that a penetration test exploits.

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