CCSP Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security Practice Question
A cloud security professional is evaluating container runtime security. Which Linux capability should be dropped from a container to prevent it from loading kernel modules?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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CAP_SYS_MODULE
The CAP_SYS_MODULE capability allows loading/unloading kernel modules, which is a common vector for container escape. Dropping it reduces risk.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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CAP_DAC_OVERRIDE
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; CAP_DAC_OVERRIDE bypasses file permission checks.
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CAP_CHOWN
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; CAP_CHOWN allows changing file ownership.
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CAP_SYS_MODULE
Why this is correct
Correct; dropping CAP_SYS_MODULE prevents kernel module manipulation.
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CAP_NET_RAW
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; CAP_NET_RAW allows raw sockets, not kernel module loading.
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