12C: Explain Virtual Machine Vulnerabilities

Question 1

Represents the platform that will host the virtual environment.

Answer 1

Host Hardware

Question 2

Manages the virtual machine environment and facilitates interaction with the computer hardware and network.

Answer 2

Hypervisor/Virtual Machine Monitor

Question 3

In a Virtual Machine environment, this term represents the operating systems installed under the virtual environment.

Answer 3

Guest Operating Systems (VMs or instances)

Question 4

In a VM environment, this is a configuration vulnerability where provisioning and deprovisioning of virtual assets is not properly authorized and monitored.

Answer 4

vm sprawl

Question 5

An attack where malware running in a VM is able to interact directly with the hypervisor or host kernel.

Answer 5

vm escape

Question 6

Software or firmware that creates and manages virtual machines on the host hardware.

Answer 6

hypervisor