CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 419

A company is adding a clause to its AUP that states employees are not allowed to modify the operating system on mobile devices. Which of the following vulnerabilities is the organization addressing?

Answer options

• A. Cross-site scripting
• B. Buffer overflow
• C. Jailbreaking
• D. Side loading

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Jailbreaking, as it involves removing restrictions imposed by the manufacturer to modify the operating system. The other options, such as Cross-site scripting (A), Buffer overflow (B), and Side loading (D), do not relate to altering the operating system on mobile devices.