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GAQM CPEH-001 Exam - Topic 1 Question 126 Discussion

Rebecca is a security analyst and knows of a local root exploit that has the ability to enable local users to use available exploits to gain root privileges. This vulnerability exploits a condition in the Linux kernel within the execve() system call. There is no known workaround that exists for this vulnerability. What is the correct action to be taken by Rebecca in this situation as a recommendation to management?
B) Rebecca should make a recommendation to upgrade the Linux kernel promptly
A) Rebecca should make a recommendation to disable the () system call
C) Rebecca should make a recommendation to set all child-process to sleep within the execve()
D) Rebecca should make a recommendation to hire more system administrators to monitor all child processes to ensure that each child process can't elevate privilege

GAQM CPEH-001 Exam - Topic 1 Question 126 Discussion

Actual exam question for GAQM's CPEH-001 exam
Question #: 126
Topic #: 1
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Rebecca is a security analyst and knows of a local root exploit that has the ability to enable local users to use available exploits to gain root privileges. This vulnerability exploits a condition in the Linux kernel within the execve() system call. There is no known workaround that exists for this vulnerability. What is the correct action to be taken by Rebecca in this situation as a recommendation to management?

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by Tarra at May 11, 2026, 10:15 PM

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Gail
4 days ago
Wait, isn't disabling execve() too extreme?
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Launa
10 days ago
Definitely B, upgrading the kernel is crucial!
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Ettie
15 days ago
Hiring more system administrators sounds excessive. I feel like there should be a more technical fix rather than just adding more people to monitor processes.
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Glory
20 days ago
I think we practiced a similar question where upgrading the kernel was the best option. It makes sense to patch vulnerabilities as soon as possible.
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Ngoc
25 days ago
I’m not entirely sure, but disabling the execve() system call might cause more issues than it solves. It’s a critical function, right?
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Juan
2 months ago
I remember discussing the importance of kernel updates in class. Upgrading the Linux kernel seems like the most straightforward solution here.
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