CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 126

A buffer overflow can result in:

Answer options

• A. loss of data caused by unauthorized command execution.
• B. privilege escalation caused by TPM override.
• C. reduced key strength due to salt manipulation.
• D. repeated use of one-time keys.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as a buffer overflow can allow attackers to gain elevated privileges, often through exploitation of TPM mechanisms. The other options relate to different security issues that are not directly caused by buffer overflow vulnerabilities.