1_3_1 Section 1 – Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities - 1.3 – Application Attacks - Privilege Escalation

How can an attacker gain elevated rights on a system?

What is privilege escalation vulnerability?

In what way can privilege escalation occur horizontally?

What is a common preventive measure against privilege escalation?

What is the main reason for antivirus and anti-malware software to be aware of privilege escalation vulnerabilities?

Why is it important to consider and address privilege escalation vulnerabilities swiftly?

What is one of the safeguards in place to prevent privileged escalation?

Which vulnerability prevention technique blocks running applications from the data section of memory?

What impact does memory randomization have on attackers?

In the context of privileged escalation, what does CBE 2020-1530 refer to?

Why is it crucial to ensure that operating systems have the latest security patches?

Which Windows operating systems are susceptible to the Windows Remote Access Elevation of Privileged Vulnerability?

What is the main concern regarding privilege escalation vulnerabilities?

How is horizontal privilege escalation different from traditional privilege escalation?

Why are privilege escalation vulnerabilities considered high priority?

How can privilege escalation vulnerabilities be mitigated?

In what scenario might a user exploit a horizontal privilege escalation vulnerability?

What is the critical role of antivirus and anti-malware software in addressing privilege escalation vulnerabilities?

What security feature is implemented to prevent attackers from running applications from the data section of memory?

How does data execution prevention contribute to preventing privilege escalation?

Which statement accurately describes the impact of memory randomization on attackers?

In the context of the text, which scenario would indicate successful privilege escalation for an attacker?

How does having the latest security patches on an operating system help mitigate privilege escalation vulnerabilities?

Which operating system was specifically mentioned to be susceptible to the Windows Remote Access Elevation of Privileged Vulnerability?

What does XSS stand for in the context of cross-site scripting?

Why is cross-site scripting known as a vulnerability?

What is the main risk associated with non-persistent cross-site scripting attacks?

How do attackers exploit vulnerabilities in web-based applications for cross-site scripting?

What is a common reason for developers to be cautious about handling user input in web applications?

What makes JavaScript a potential tool for attackers in cross-site scripting attacks?

What issue did the individual face with the login token on the Subaru website?

Why is it cautioned against clicking links in emails?

What risk is associated with the cross-site scripting vulnerability on the Subaru website?

What suggestion is given regarding handling emails with links?

How can developers help prevent cross-site scripting vulnerabilities on their websites?

What is recommended for users concerned about malicious JavaScript in emails?

What type of link does the attacker need the victim to click in a reflective cross-site scripting attack?

What is a common payload that an attacker gathers from a victim's machine during a cross-site scripting attack?

Which type of cross-site scripting attack can be stored permanently on a server?

What happens when a user interacts with a stored cross-site scripting attack on a webpage?

What could an attacker gain access to by acquiring a victim's session ID information?

In a reflective cross-site scripting attack, what typically happens when the victim clicks the malicious link?

Why is reflective cross-site scripting different from stored cross-site scripting?

What might an attacker embed at the end of a credit card number in a web application to execute a script?

How does a stored cross-site scripting attack spread among users?

What was Aaron Guzman's contribution to understanding cross-site scripting vulnerabilities?

What abbreviation is commonly associated with cross-site scripting?

Why is cross-site scripting referred to as a vulnerability?

What type of vulnerability is a non-persistent cross-site scripting attack also known as?

Why is it crucial for developers to prevent scripting vulnerabilities in web applications?

What can attackers achieve through a reflected cross-site scripting attack on a vulnerable website?

What common technology is exploited by attackers in conjunction with a vulnerable website in cross-site scripting attacks?

What allowed the individual to connect back to the Subaru website without having to log in with their username and password?

What risk did the individual face due to the non-expiring token on the Subaru website?

How could an attacker potentially exploit the cross-site scripting vulnerability on the Subaru website?

What is suggested as a practical option to manage the use of JavaScript on modern websites?

How can website developers help mitigate cross-site scripting vulnerabilities on their sites?

Why is clicking links in emails cautioned against in the text?

What type of link does the attacker need the victim to click in a reflective cross-site scripting attack?

Why might an attacker embed a script at the end of a credit card number in a web application?

How does a stored cross-site scripting attack differ from a reflective attack?

What kind of information could an attacker acquire by obtaining a victim's session ID?

Why is it crucial to ensure that operating systems have the latest security patches?

What is a common payload that an attacker often gathers from a victim's machine during a cross-site scripting attack?

What typically happens when a user interacts with a stored cross-site scripting attack on a webpage?

What risk is associated with non-persistent cross-site scripting attacks?

Why is cross-site scripting known as a vulnerability?

What scenario indicates successful privilege escalation for an attacker?