After gaining access to a dual-homed (i.e.. wired and wireless) multifunction device by exploiting a vulnerability in the device’s firmware, a penetration tester then gains shell access on another networked asset.

After gaining access to a dual-homed (i.e.. wired and wireless) multifunction device by exploiting a vulnerability in the device’s firmware, a penetration tester then gains shell access on another networked asset.

This technique is an example of:
A . privilege escalation
B. footprinting
C. persistence
D. pivoting.

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Answer: D

Explanation:

The technique of gaining access to a dual-homed multifunction device and then gaining shell access on another networked asset is an example of pivoting. References: CompTIA Security+ Study Guide by Emmett Dulaney, Chapter 8: Application, Data, and Host Security, Enumeration and Penetration Testing