CWE-509 — Replicating Malicious Code (Virus or Worm)
CWE-509: Replicating Malicious Code (Virus or Worm)
MITRE CWE weakness
| Kind | Weakness |
| Abstraction | Base |
| Status | Incomplete |
| Likelihood of exploit | — |
Description
Replicating malicious code, including viruses and worms, will attempt to attack other systems once it has successfully compromised the target system or the product.
Common consequences
- Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability: Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
Mitigations
Operation — Antivirus software scans for viruses or worms.
Installation — Always verify the integrity of the software that is being installed.
References
- CWE page: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/509.html
- CWE list: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/index.html
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