CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 88

Which of the following involves an attempt to take advantage of database misconfigurations?

Answer options

• A. Buffer overflow
• B. SQL injection
• C. VM escape
• D. Memory injection

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, SQL injection, which specifically targets vulnerabilities in database queries to manipulate or gain unauthorized access to data. The other options involve different forms of attacks that do not specifically relate to exploiting database configuration issues; for example, A (Buffer overflow) deals with exceeding memory boundaries, C (VM escape) involves breaking out of a virtual machine, and D (Memory injection) refers to injecting code into memory space.