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CWE-508: Non-Replicating Malicious Code

 
Non-Replicating Malicious Code
Weakness ID: 508 (Weakness Base)Status: Incomplete
+ Description

Description Summary

Non-replicating malicious code only resides on the target system or software that is attacked; it does not attempt to spread to other systems.
+ Time of Introduction
  • Implementation
  • Operation
+ Common Consequences
ScopeEffect
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability

Technical Impact: Execute unauthorized code or commands

+ Potential Mitigations

Antivirus software can help mitigate known malicious code.

Verify the integrity of the software that is being installed.

+ Relationships
NatureTypeIDNameView(s) this relationship pertains toView(s)
ChildOfWeakness BaseWeakness Base507Trojan Horse
Development Concepts (primary)699
Research Concepts (primary)1000
+ Taxonomy Mappings
Mapped Taxonomy NameNode IDFitMapped Node Name
LandwehrNon-Replicating
+ Content History
Submissions
Submission DateSubmitterOrganizationSource
LandwehrExternally Mined
Modifications
Modification DateModifierOrganizationSource
2008-07-01Eric DalciCigitalExternal
updated Potential_Mitigations, Time_of_Introduction
2008-09-08CWE Content TeamMITREInternal
updated Relationships, Taxonomy_Mappings
2011-06-01CWE Content TeamMITREInternal
updated Common_Consequences
Previous Entry Names
Change DatePrevious Entry Name
2008-01-30Non-Replicating
Page Last Updated: September 12, 2011