CCSP Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security Practice Question
During a security assessment of a Kubernetes cluster, you discover that a container is running as root with privileged mode enabled. Which of the following is the most critical risk associated with this configuration?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Potential for container escape to the host OS
Running as root with privileged mode grants full host access, making container escape to the host OS highly feasible. Seccomp and AppArmor can mitigate, but the core risk is escape.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Network policy bypass allowing unauthorized pod communication
Why it's wrong here
Network policies control traffic but do not directly relate to container escape risk.
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Potential for container escape to the host OS
Why this is correct
Privileged mode and root access significantly increase the risk of container escape.
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Increased memory consumption due to lack of resource limits
Why it's wrong here
While resource limits are important, the immediate security risk is container escape.
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Inability to mount volumes for persistent storage
Why it's wrong here
Privileged mode actually allows more volume mounts, not inability.
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