When using a Netcat backdoor listener for shell access, what userID will the commands be executed as?

The correct answer is D. The user that ran the Netcat listener. Note that if you just run /bin/sh, actually logging in is not required. You are already logged in as the user who ran the Netcat listener.

Vulnerability Exploitation & Privilege Escalation

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Options

ARoot
BThe nobody account
CThe user that ran the Netcat client
DThe user that ran the Netcat listener

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A
7% (3)
B
2% (1)
C
2% (1)
D
88% (36)

Explanation

Note that if you just run /bin/sh, actually logging in is not required. You are already logged in as the user who ran the Netcat listener.

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