1214
Potential Mitigations
Phase: Operation
Antivirus software can help mitigate known malicious code.
Phase: Installation
Verify the integrity of the software that is being installed.
MemberOf Relationships
This MemberOf relationships table shows additional CWE Catgeories and Views that reference this
weakness as a member. This information is often useful in understanding where a weakness fits
within the context of external information sources.
Nature Type ID Name Page
MemberOf 904 SFP Primary Cluster: Malware 888 2387
MemberOf 1412 Comprehensive Categorization: Poor Coding Practices 1400 2538
Taxonomy Mappings
Mapped Taxonomy Name Node ID Fit Mapped Node Name
Landwehr Non-Replicating
CWE-509: Replicating Malicious Code (Virus or Worm)
Weakness ID : 509
Structure : Simple
Abstraction : Base
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.
Relationships
The table(s) below shows the weaknesses and high level categories that are related to this
weakness. These relationships are defined as ChildOf, ParentOf, MemberOr and give insight to
similar items that may exist at higher and lower levels of abstraction. In addition, relationships such
as PeerOf and CanAlsoBe are defined to show similar weaknesses that may want to be explored.
Relevant to the view "Research Concepts" (CWE-1000)
Nature Type ID Name Page
ChildOf 507 Trojan Horse 1212
Common Consequences
Scope Impact Likelihood
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
Potential Mitigations
Phase: Operation
Antivirus software scans for viruses or worms.
Phase: Installation
Always verify the integrity of the software that is being installed.
MemberOf Relationships
CWE Version 4.14
CWE-510: Trapdoor
CWE-510: Trapdoor