Defined term
Escalation of Privilege
Escalation of Privilege: An attack where the attacker is using some means to bypass security controls in order to attain a higher privilege level on the…
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Cybersecurity
Definition
An attack where the attacker is using some means to bypass security controls in order to attain a higher privilege level on the target system.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
An attack on a system where the attacker is using some means to bypass security controls in order to attain a higher privilege level on the target system.
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EAC IT Glossary for Election Officials
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EAC Information Technology Terminology
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NIST Election Glossary
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