Weakness · High
CWE-508: Non-Replicating Malicious Code
What it is
Non-replicating malicious code only resides on the target system or product that is attacked; it does not attempt to spread to other systems.
- Severity (our rating)
- High
- Likelihood of exploit
- Not rated by MITRE
- Introduced during
- Distribution, Implementation, Operation
- Exploited in the wild
- No CVE in CISA's catalog
What an attacker can do
- Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
How to prevent it
Operation
- Antivirus software can help mitigate known malicious code.
Installation
- Verify the integrity of the software that is being installed.
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