CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 91

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 the restrictions imposed by the operating system, allowing for unauthorized modifications. Options A and B, Cross-site scripting and Buffer overflow, pertain to web application vulnerabilities and memory management issues, respectively. Option D, Side loading, refers to installing apps from unofficial sources, which, while related, is not directly addressed by the mentioned clause.