CAPEC 635 Alternative Execution Due to Deceptive Filenames

Draft Standard Unknown Risk
Severity High

Description

The extension of a file name is often used in various contexts to determine the application that is used to open and use it. If an attacker can cause an alternative application to be used, it may be able to execute malicious code, cause a denial of service or expose sensitive information.

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