Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) — Question 62

In Linux, what is the smallest possible shellcode?

Answer options

• A. 24 bytes
• B. 8 bytes
• C. 800 bytes
• D. 80 bytes

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, 24 bytes, which is the smallest shellcode size that can still perform a function in Linux. Options B, C, and D represent sizes that are either too small to execute useful commands or excessively large compared to the minimum required size.