CAPECattack pattern

CAPEC-556 Replace File Extension Handlers

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Abstraction
Detailed
Status
Draft
CAPEC version
3.9

Description

When a file is opened, its file handler is checked to determine which program opens the file. File handlers are configuration properties of many operating systems. Applications can modify the file handler for a given file extension to call an arbitrary program when a file with the given extension is opened.

Mitigations

• Inspect registry for changes. Limit privileges of user accounts so changes to default file handlers can only be performed by authorized administrators.

Related

Att&ck technique · MITRE ATT&CK (1)

  • T1546.001 Change Default File Association sub-technique

Child of · CAPEC (1)

Weakness · CWE (1)

  • CWE-284 Improper Access Control weakness

Referenced by CWE · attack pattern (1)

  • CWE-284 Improper Access Control weakness