CWE-508 – Non-Replicating Malicious Code

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Description

Non-replicating malicious code only resides on the target system or software that is attacked; it does not attempt to spread to other systems.

Modes of Introduction:

– Implementation

 

 

Related Weaknesses

CWE-507

 

Consequences

Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability: Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands

 

Potential Mitigations

Phase: Operation

Description: 

Antivirus software can help mitigate known malicious code.

Phase: Installation

Description: 

Verify the integrity of the software that is being installed.

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