CAPEC Definitions

    CAPEC Definitions / CAPEC-581

    CAPEC-581: Security Software Footprinting

    Adversaries may attempt to get a listing of security tools that are installed on the system and their configurations. This may include security related system features (such as a built-in firewall or anti-spyware) as well as third-party security software.

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    Extended Description

    No Extended Description.

    Mitigations

    Identify programs that may be used to acquire security tool 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-580: System Footprinting

    Prerequisites

    No prerequisites found.

    Related Weaknesses

    No related Weaknesses found.