CWE-508

Non-Replicating Malicious Code

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


Mitigation

Phase: Operation

Description:

  • Antivirus software can help mitigate known malicious code.
Mitigation

Phase: Installation

Description:

  • Verify the integrity of the software that is being installed.

No CAPEC attack patterns related to this CWE.

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