CWE-508

Non-Replicating Malicious Code
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Non-replicating malicious code only resides on the target system or product that is attacked; it does not attempt to spread to other systems.

Status
incomplete
Abstraction
base

Common Consequences

confidentiality integrity availability
Impacts
execute unauthorized code or commands

Potential Mitigations

Phases:
operation installation
Descriptions:
• Verify the integrity of the software that is being installed.
• Antivirus software can help mitigate known malicious code.