CAPEC-17: Using Malicious Files
ID
CAPEC-17
Typical Severity
Very High
Likelihood Of Attack
High
Status
Draft
An attack of this type exploits a system's configuration that allows an adversary to either directly access an executable file, for example through shell access; or in a possible worst case allows an adversary to upload a file and then execute it. Web servers, ftp servers, and message oriented middleware systems which have many integration points are particularly vulnerable, because both the programmers and the administrators must be in synch regarding the interfaces and the correct privileges for each interface.
Weaknesses
# ID | Name | Type |
---|---|---|
CWE-59 | Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') | weakness |
CWE-270 | Privilege Context Switching Error | weakness |
CWE-272 | Least Privilege Violation | weakness |
CWE-282 | Improper Ownership Management | weakness |
CWE-285 | Improper Authorization | weakness |
CWE-693 | Protection Mechanism Failure | weakness |
CWE-732 | Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource | weakness |
Taxonomiy Mapping
Type | # ID | Name |
---|---|---|
ATTACK | 1574.005 | Hijack Execution Flow: Executable Installer File Permissions Weakness |
ATTACK | 1574.010 | Hijack Execution Flow: Services File Permissions Weakness |