CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-001) — Question 38

The following command is run on a Linux file system:
chmod 4111 /usr/bin/sudo
Which of the following issues may be exploited now?

Answer options

• A. Kernel vulnerabilities
• B. Sticky bits
• C. Unquoted service path
• D. Misconfigured sudo

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as setting the sticky bit can alter the behavior of the 'sudo' command, which can be exploited. The other options do not directly relate to the command executed; kernel vulnerabilities are broader issues not specifically tied to permission changes, unquoted service paths pertain to Windows systems, and misconfigured sudo would imply incorrect configurations rather than permission settings.