CAPEC Definitions

    CAPEC Definitions / CAPEC-529

    CAPEC-529: Malware-Directed Internal Reconnaissance

    Adversary uses malware or a similarly controlled application installed inside an organizational perimeter to gather information about the composition, configuration, and security mechanisms of a targeted application, system or network.

    Severity:Medium
    Possibility:Medium

    Extended Description

    No Extended Description.

    Mitigations

    Keep patches up to date by installing weekly or daily if possible.

    Identify programs that may be used to acquire peripheral information and block them by using a software restriction policy or tools that restrict program execution by using a process allowlist.

    Relationships with other CAPECs

    CAPEC-169: Footprinting

    Prerequisites

    The adversary must have internal, logical access to the target network and system.

    Related Weaknesses

    No related Weaknesses found.