CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 209

Which of the following BEST describes a network-based attack that can allow an attacker to take full control of a vulnerable host?

Answer options

• A. Remote exploit
• B. Amplification
• C. Sniffing
• D. Man-in-the-middle

Correct answer: A

Explanation

A remote exploit is a type of attack that targets vulnerabilities in a system from a distance, allowing the attacker to gain full control of the host. In contrast, amplification refers to increasing the strength of an attack, sniffing involves intercepting network traffic, and man-in-the-middle describes an attack where the attacker secretly relays and possibly alters communication between two parties.