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SY0-701 · Question #472
Which of the following is a possible consequence of a VM escape?
The correct answer is B. An attacker can access the hypervisor and compromise other VMs. A VM escape occurs when an attacker breaks out of a virtual machine's isolation to access the hypervisor. This compromise can allow control of the hypervisor and all other VMs on the host, posing significant security risks.
Submitted by jordan8· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations
Question
Which of the following is a possible consequence of a VM escape?
Options
- AMalicious instructions can be inserted into memory and give the attacker elevated
- BAn attacker can access the hypervisor and compromise other VMs.
- CUnencrypted data can be read by a user in a separate environment.
- DUsers can install software that is not on the manufacturer's approved list.
How the community answered
(41 responses)- A7% (3)
- B88% (36)
- C2% (1)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
A VM escape occurs when an attacker breaks out of a virtual machine's isolation to access the hypervisor. This compromise can allow control of the hypervisor and all other VMs on the host, posing significant security risks.
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