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Palo Alto Networks PSE-Endpoint-Associate Exam - Topic 2 Question 99 Discussion

A user receives an email with an attached data file containing an exploit. What is it's likely effect? (Choose two.)
A) The exploit can work only if a corresponding application is installed on the user's system. and B) The exploit can do damage only if it downloads a piece of malware.
C) The exploit can work only if it begins with a buffer overflow.
D) The exploit might be launched merely by previewing the attachment.

Palo Alto Networks PSE-Endpoint-Associate Exam - Topic 2 Question 99 Discussion

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Question #: 99
Topic #: 2
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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 Tequila at Jul 01, 2026, 12:37 AM

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Tammara
1 hour ago
But B makes sense too. Damage needs malware to download.
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Trina
5 days ago
A is also valid. The app needs to be there first.
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Kanisha
10 days ago
Agreed! D is definitely risky.
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Precious
16 days ago
I think D is a strong choice. Just previewing can trigger it.
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Sena
21 days ago
C) isn't accurate, exploits can use various methods, not just buffer overflows.
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Arlene
26 days ago
B) is misleading, damage can happen without downloading malware.
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Paola
1 month ago
Wait, can it really launch just by previewing? Sounds fishy.
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Olga
1 month ago
Totally agree, D) is a real risk too!
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Lakeesha
1 month ago
A) is true, needs the app installed.
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Markus
2 months ago
C) is too specific, exploits can vary widely.
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Kendra
2 months ago
Wait, can an exploit really launch just by previewing? Sounds fishy.
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Suzan
2 months ago
B) is misleading, it can cause damage in other ways too.
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Tonette
2 months ago
Totally agree with D), just previewing can be risky!
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Pilar
2 months ago
A) is true, needs the app installed.
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Svetlana
2 months ago
D sounds plausible to me; I think some exploits can be triggered just by opening or previewing the file.
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Gabriele
3 months ago
I feel like I saw a practice question about buffer overflows, but I can't recall if that's the only way an exploit can work.
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Lashon
3 months ago
I'm not sure about B; I think an exploit can cause damage in other ways without downloading malware, right?
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Mammie
3 months ago
I remember studying that exploits often rely on specific applications being present, so A seems likely.
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