CAPEC Definitions / CAPEC-188
CAPEC-188: Reverse Engineering
An adversary discovers the structure, function, and composition of an object, resource, or system by using a variety of analysis techniques to effectively determine how the analyzed entity was constructed or operates. The goal of reverse engineering is often to duplicate the function, or a part of the function, of an object in order to duplicate or back engineer some aspect of its functioning. Reverse engineering techniques can be applied to mechanical objects, electronic devices, or software, although the methodology and techniques involved in each type of analysis differ widely.
Extended Description
No Extended Description.
Mitigations
Employ code obfuscation techniques to prevent the adversary from reverse engineering the targeted entity.
Relationships with other CAPECs
No related CAPECs found.
Prerequisites
Access to targeted system, resources, and information.
Related Weaknesses
CWE-1278: Missing Protection Against Hardware Reverse Engineering Using Integrated Circuit (IC) Imaging Techniques
