CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 319

During a SQL update of a database, a temporary field that was created was replaced by an attacker in order to allow access to the system. Which of the following best describes this type of vulnerability?

Answer options

• A. Race condition
• B. Memory injection
• C. Malicious update
• D. Side loading

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Race condition, as it refers to a scenario where the timing of actions impacts the system's behavior, allowing an attacker to exploit the update process. The other options, such as Memory injection and Malicious update, do not specifically pertain to the timing and sequence issues that define a race condition, while Side loading refers to a different kind of vulnerability involving unauthorized installation of applications.