SSCP Systems and Application Security Practice Question
During a security assessment, an analyst finds that multiple snapshots of a critical virtual machine are stored on the hypervisor host. Some snapshots are several months old. Which risk is MOST likely?
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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Reintroduction of unpatched vulnerabilities
Snapshots may contain outdated, unpatched software, reintroducing vulnerabilities when reverted.
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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VM escape via snapshot file corruption
Why it's wrong here
Corruption is possible but less likely than vulnerability reintroduction.
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Unauthorized access to snapshot data
Why it's wrong here
Access control should prevent unauthorized access, but the primary risk is patching.
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Reintroduction of unpatched vulnerabilities
Why this is correct
Old snapshots lack security patches.
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Hypervisor memory exhaustion
Why it's wrong here
Storage, not memory, is affected.
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