Discuss EC-Council ECSS Exam Topic 1 Question 107

Which of the following cloud computing threats arises from authentication vulnerabilities, user-provisioning and de-provisioning vulnerabilities, hypervisor vulnerabilities, unclear roles and responsibilities, and misconfigurations?

ASupply-chain failure

BIsolation failure

CSubpoena and e discovery

DPrivilege escalation

Suggested Answer: D

The cloud computing threat described in the question arises from various vulnerabilities and misconfigurations related to authentication, user provisioning, hypervisors, and roles.Privilege escalationoccurs when an attacker gains more privileges than initially acquired. In this context, it refers to unauthorized elevation of access rights within a cloud environment.The mentioned vulnerabilities contribute to this risk, allowing an attacker to escalate their privileges beyond what is intended.Reference: EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (E|CSS) documents and study guide12.

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34 comments · newest first

Latanya 10 months ago

A lot of these vulnerabilities can lead to privilege escalation for sure.

Joaquin 10 months ago

I thought it was B, isolation failure seems more relevant.

Isadora 11 months ago

Wait, are we sure it's not A? Supply-chain issues can be sneaky.

Kerrie 11 months ago

I agree with D, but it's surprising how often misconfigurations get overlooked!

Letha 11 months ago

Definitely D, privilege escalation is a big issue!

Maia 11 months ago

I’m not confident, but I feel like misconfigurations could lead to privilege escalation. It’s tricky because all the options seem plausible in different contexts.

Rodrigo 12 months ago

I’m leaning towards isolation failure too, but I keep second-guessing myself. The hypervisor vulnerabilities make me think it’s definitely related to how resources are managed.

Geoffrey 12 months ago

I remember practicing a similar question, and I think privilege escalation was the answer. But this one feels a bit different with all those specific vulnerabilities mentioned.

Allene 12 months ago

I think this question is about isolation failure, but I'm not entirely sure. It seems like the vulnerabilities listed could lead to issues with keeping data separate.

Lezlie 1 year ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. The options don't seem to directly match the vulnerabilities mentioned. I'll have to review my notes on cloud computing threats to try and figure this out.

Jacquelyne 1 year ago

Okay, I've got this. The vulnerabilities described point to issues with authentication, user management, and configuration - which would lead to a privilege escalation threat. I'm confident that's the right answer.

Kaycee 1 year ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not entirely sure which of these threats would arise from the specific vulnerabilities listed. I'll have to think it through step-by-step.

Noel 1 year ago

This question seems to be testing our understanding of cloud computing threats. I'll need to carefully consider the vulnerabilities mentioned to determine the correct answer.

Salena 1 year ago

I believe it's D) Privilege escalation as well, because it involves gaining higher levels of access.

Pete 1 year ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be B) Isolation failure.

Craig 1 year ago

D) Privilege escalation, for sure. I mean, who wouldn't want to be the 'cloud king' with all those juicy vulnerabilities to exploit? *laughs nervously*

Rusty 1 year ago

D) Privilege escalation, no doubt. Gotta keep those cloud privileges on lockdown, or else it's party time for the bad guys.

Georgeanna 1 year ago

↳ replying to Rusty

C) Subpoena and e discovery

Gracie 1 year ago

↳ replying to Rusty

B) Isolation failure

Graciela 1 year ago

↳ replying to Rusty

B) Isolation failure

Vonda 1 year ago

↳ replying to Rusty

A) Supply-chain failure

Val 1 year ago

↳ replying to Rusty

A) Supply-chain failure

Benedict 1 year ago

I agree with Delisa, because those vulnerabilities can lead to unauthorized access.

Josphine 1 year ago

I'm going with D) Privilege escalation. Sounds like a classic case of 'the keys to the kingdom' falling into the wrong hands.

Louann 1 year ago

↳ replying to Josphine

It's definitely a scary thought to imagine someone gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Socorro 1 year ago

↳ replying to Josphine

I agree, privilege escalation can be a major threat in cloud computing.

Delisa 1 year ago

I think the answer is D) Privilege escalation.

Temeka 1 year ago

Definitely D) Privilege escalation. Imagine a hacker getting their hands on your cloud admin privileges - yikes!

Tanja 1 year ago

↳ replying to Temeka

Yes, it's scary to think about someone gaining access to all that power.

Nada 1 year ago

↳ replying to Temeka

D) Privilege escalation is a major threat in cloud computing.

Linette 1 year ago

Hmm, I'd say D) Privilege escalation. Those vulnerabilities sound like they could lead to unauthorized access and privilege abuse.

Crista 1 year ago

↳ replying to Linette

Misconfigurations can also lead to privilege escalation, so it's crucial to regularly review and update security settings.

Daren 1 year ago

↳ replying to Linette

Yes, it's important to address authentication and user-provisioning vulnerabilities to prevent privilege escalation.

Lashon 1 year ago

↳ replying to Linette

I agree, D) Privilege escalation is a major concern in cloud computing.

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