An application has a security flaw that enables attackers to run their own code on another user's system without any direct interaction from the victim. Which category does this vulnerability belong to?
A vulnerability leading to a Denial of Service
An injection vulnerability enabling unauthorized data submission
A Man-in-the-Middle vulnerability in communications
A vulnerability that allows unauthorized code execution remotely
This type of security flaw is categorized as a vulnerability that allows unauthorized code execution remotely, typically without the need for user interaction, which is a hallmark characteristic of vulnerabilities that allow execution of arbitrary code on a victim's system. 'Injection' is incorrect since it generally refers to inserting untrusted input into a program, such as SQL injection, which may lead to data leaks rather than code execution. 'Denial of Service' focuses on making resources unavailable to legitimate users, and while it can be a serious issue, it does not involve unauthorized code execution. 'Man-in-the-Middle' is not a vulnerability classification but a type of attack that involves intercepting and possibly altering communications between two parties without their knowledge.
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