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Question #: 139
Topic #: 1
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A penetration tester has successfully exploited a vulnerability on an organization's authentication server and now wants to set up a reverse shell. The penetration tester finds that Netcat is not available on the target. Which of the following approaches is a suitable option to attempt NEXT?

  • A. Run xterm to connect to the X-server of the target.
  • B. Attempt to escalate privileges to acquire an interactive shell.
  • C. Try to use the /dev/tcp socket.
  • D. Attempt to read out/etc/shadow.
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️
Reference:
https://www.netsparker.com/blog/web-security/understanding-reverse-shells/

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kloug
2 years, 2 months ago
cccccc
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miabe
2 years, 9 months ago
Selected Answer: C
looks good to me
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Cock
3 years, 2 months ago
It was on the exam
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BinarySoldier
3 years, 5 months ago
C is the correct answer
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carlo479
3 years, 10 months ago
B is the answer
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versun
3 years, 9 months ago
Wrong. Answer is C
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