Python for privilege escalation

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Question 1

Can Python libraries be used for privilege escalation?

1 / 1 point

Yes, all Python code is run with administrator access.

No, modifying Python libraries requires administrator access.

Yes, Python code can be run with elevated privileges.

No, Python libraries are imported with minimal permissions.

Correct

Python libraries can be used for privilege escalation since some Python code is run with advanced permissions and libraries can be changed without these permissions.

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Question 2

TRUE or FALSE: Most attack vectors do not give an attacker the access that they need to achieve their goals.

1 / 1 point

False

True

Correct

Accounts vulnerable to compromise are rarely on high-value systems.

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Question 3

Which of the following can be used for both persistence and privilege escalation? Choose all that apply.

1 / 1 point

Valid Accounts

Correct

Valid Accounts, Boot or Logon Autostart and Event-Triggered Execution can be used for both persistence and privilege escalation.

Event-Triggered Execution

Correct

Access Token Manipulation

Boot or Logon Autostart

Correct

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Question 4

TRUE or FALSE: Third-party dependencies in applications can be exploited for privilege escalation.

1 / 1 point

True

False

Correct

Third-party dependencies in applications can be exploited for privilege escalation.

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Question 5

Where does Python look first for a library to import?

1 / 1 point

Directory of calling program

Python install directory

Python scripts directory

Top of system path

Correct

Python looks first in the directory of the calling program when importing a library.

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Question 6

What privilege level do processes executed at boot time have?

1 / 1 point

SYSTEM

Guest

User

Administrator

Correct

Processes executed at boot time have SYSTEM level permissions.