Given the Code Snippet Below: Which of the Following

question 215

Multiple Choice

Given the code snippet below: Which of the following vulnerability types in the MOST concerning?

• A) Only short usernames are supported, which could result in brute forcing of credentials.
• B) Buffer overflow in the username parameter could lead to a memory corruption vulnerability.
• C) Hardcoded usernames with different code paths taken depend on which user is entered.
• D) Format string vulnerability is present for admin users but not for standard users.

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