Palo Alto Networks PSE-Endpoint-Associate Exam - Topic 2 Question 94 Discussion

Actual exam question for Palo Alto Networks's PSE-Endpoint-Associate exam

Question #: 94
Topic #: 2

A user receives an email with an attached data file containing an exploit. What is it's likely effect? (Choose two.)

AThe exploit can work only if a corresponding application is installed on the user's system.

BThe exploit can do damage only if it downloads a piece of malware.

CThe exploit can work only if it begins with a buffer overflow.

DThe exploit might be launched merely by previewing the attachment.

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Suggested Answer: A, B

by Renay at Apr 08, 2026, 06:51 PM

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20 days ago

I disagree with B). Exploits can do damage in other ways too.

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25 days ago

A) is definitely true.

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1 month ago

I vaguely recall something about buffer overflows, but I don't think they are the only way an exploit can work, so C seems off.

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1 month ago

I feel like D could be a possibility too, especially with how some email clients handle attachments.

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2 months ago

I'm not too sure about B; I think an exploit can cause damage without necessarily downloading malware, right?

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2 months ago

I remember studying that exploits often require a specific application to be installed, so A seems likely.

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