Virtualization Flashcards
Complete platform designed to replace an entire physical
computer and includes a full desktop/server operating system
System Virtual Machine
Designed to only run a single process or application like a
virtualized web browser or a simple web server
Processor Virtual Machine
Manages the distribution of the physical resources of a host machine
(server) to the virtual machines being run (guests)
Hypervisor
An attack that allows an attacker to break out of a normally isolated VM
by interacting directly with the hypervisor
VM Escape
Contents of a virtual machine that exist as deleted files on a cloud-based
server after deprovisioning of a virtual machine
Data Remnants
Occurs when a user is able to grant themselves the ability to run
functions as a higher-level user
Privilege Elevation