__________ are attacks that attempt to give ordinary users root access.
A) Privilege-escalation exploits
B) Directory transversals
C) File system access
D) Modification of system resources

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Privilege-escalation exploits are attacks where an attacker attempts to gain root access or elevated privileges. Once they have root access, they have complete control over the system and can carry out any actions they wish, including modifying system resources or gaining access to sensitive data. Directory traversals, file system access, and modification of system resources are all potential outcomes of a successful privilege-escalation exploit, but they are not the actual attack itself.

__________ Are Attacks That Attempt to Give Ordinary Users Root