CAPEC Definitions
CAPEC Definitions / CAPEC-551
CAPEC-551: Modify Existing Service
When an operating system starts, it also starts programs called services or daemons. Modifying existing services may break existing services or may enable services that are disabled/not commonly used.
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Extended Description
No Extended Description.
Mitigations
Limit privileges of user accounts so service changes can only be performed by authorized administrators. Also monitor any service changes that may occur inadvertently.
Relationships with other CAPECs
CAPEC-542: Targeted Malware
Prerequisites
No prerequisites found.
