During a penetration testing engagement, a penetration tester discovers a buffer overflow vulnerability. Which of the following actions should the tester take to maintain professionalism and…

The correct answer is C. Report the vulnerability to the client and provide recommendations for remediation. Maintaining professionalism and integrity during a penetration testing engagement means prioritizing the client's interests and following ethical guidelines. When discovering a buffer overflow vulnerability, the penetration tester should report it to the client and provide…

Reporting and Communication

Question

During a penetration testing engagement, a penetration tester discovers a buffer overflow vulnerability. Which of the following actions should the tester take to maintain professionalism and integrity?

Options

AApply for a bug bounty reward from the manufacturer.
BInform the appropriate authorities about the vulnerability before informing the client.
CReport the vulnerability to the client and provide recommendations for remediation.
DExploit the vulnerability to demonstrate its impact to the client.

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A
5% (3)
B
12% (7)
C
79% (45)
D
4% (2)

Explanation

Maintaining professionalism and integrity during a penetration testing engagement means prioritizing the client's interests and following ethical guidelines. When discovering a buffer overflow vulnerability, the penetration tester should report it to the client and provide recommendations for remediation. This approach ensures transparency and helps the client understand and mitigate the risk effectively.

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#Professionalism#Ethical hacking#Client communication#Vulnerability reporting

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