CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 739

Which of the following describes the exploitation of an interactive process to gain access to restricted areas?

Answer options

• A. Persistence
• B. Buffer overflow
• C. Privilege escalation
• D. Pharming

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Privilege escalation, as it involves exploiting a process to increase access rights. A is incorrect because persistence refers to maintaining access over time, B is wrong since buffer overflow is about exploiting memory vulnerabilities, and D is not relevant as pharming involves redirecting users to malicious sites.