CWE-509
Replicating Malicious Code (Virus or Worm)
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Replicating malicious code, including viruses and worms, will attempt to attack other systems once it has successfully compromised the target system or the product.
Status
incomplete
Abstraction
base
Affected Platforms
Technical Details
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Common Consequences
confidentiality
integrity
availability
Impacts
execute unauthorized code or commands
Potential Mitigations
Phases:
operation
installation
Descriptions:
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Antivirus software scans for viruses or worms.
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Always verify the integrity of the software that is being installed.