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Palo Alto Networks PSE-Endpoint-Associate Exam - Topic 3 Question 85 Discussion

Actual exam question for Palo Alto Networks's PSE-Endpoint-Associate exam
Question #: 85
Topic #: 3
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A user receives an email with an attached data file containing an exploit. What is it's likely effect? (Choose two.)

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Suggested Answer: A, B

by Merilyn at Aug 04, 2025, 12:11 PM

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Roy
2 months ago
Wait, you can get hacked just by previewing? That's wild!
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Hyun
2 months ago
B seems too limiting, exploits can do more than just download malware.
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Clement
2 months ago
I think D is spot on too, just previewing can be risky!
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Katie
3 months ago
Definitely A, needs the right app to exploit.
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Susy
3 months ago
Not sure about C, buffer overflows aren't the only way.
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Margart
3 months ago
I vaguely recall that buffer overflows are common, but I don't think C is necessarily true for all exploits.
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Asuncion
3 months ago
I think B is a bit misleading; not all exploits need to download malware to cause damage, right?
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Chaya
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like A could be correct too since some exploits do rely on specific applications being present.
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Carman
4 months ago
I remember discussing how some exploits can activate just by opening or previewing the file, so I think D might be one of the answers.
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Dorothy
4 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about the malware part. Does that mean the exploit can only do damage if it downloads additional malware? I'll have to think that one through.
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Olive
4 months ago
I think the key here is whether the exploit can be launched just by previewing the attachment. That seems like the most likely scenario, so I'll go with option D.
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Fidelia
4 months ago
I'm a bit confused about the buffer overflow part. Does that mean the exploit has to start with a buffer overflow to be effective?
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Sue
5 months ago
Okay, let's see. I'm pretty sure the exploit can work without any additional software installed, so I'll rule out option A.
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Alysa
5 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the potential effects of the exploit.
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Domingo
5 months ago
True, it could potentially launch just by previewing the attachment.
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Beatriz
5 months ago
I don't think it necessarily needs a buffer overflow to cause damage.
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Marvel
5 months ago
But what if the exploit requires a buffer overflow to work?
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Jovita
6 months ago
I'm going with A and D too. Previewing an attachment is just asking for trouble, especially if it's got an exploit hiding in there. Better safe than sorry, you know?
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Domingo
6 months ago
I agree with Beatriz, it could download malware onto the system.
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Barrett
6 months ago
Ha, this reminds me of that time I accidentally clicked on a virus link and my computer went haywire. Luckily, I think A and D are the right answers here. Gotta be vigilant with those email attachments, folks!
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Kristian
6 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about C - I thought buffer overflows were just one way exploits could work, not a requirement. But A and D sound like the right picks to me.
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Xochitl
5 months ago
I agree, I think A and D are the likely effects of opening that attachment.
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Beatriz
6 months ago
I think the likely effect of opening that attachment is getting malware.
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Dana
7 months ago
Wow, this is a tricky one! I think the answer is A and D - the exploit can work if the right application is installed, and just previewing the attachment could launch it. Gotta be careful with those sketchy email attachments, am I right?
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Justine
5 months ago
I agree, A and D seem like the most likely effects of opening that attachment.
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