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CAPEC-270

Modification of Registry Run Keys

An adversary adds a new entry to the "run keys" in the Windows registry so that an application of their choosing is executed when a user logs in. In this way, the adversary can get their executable to operate and run on the target system with the authorized user's level of permissions. This attack is a good way for an adversary to run persistent spyware on a user's machine, such as a keylogger.

Soyutlama

Detailed

Tipik ciddiyet

Medium

Saldırı ihtimali

Medium

Saldırıyı anla

Bu saldırı kalıbı nedir?

An adversary adds a new entry to the "run keys" in the Windows registry so that an application of their choosing is executed when a user logs in. In this way, the adversary can get their executable to operate and run on the target system with the authorized user's level of permissions. This attack is a good way for an adversary to run persistent spyware on a user's machine, such as a keylogger.

Uygulama akışı

Saldırı adım adım nasıl ilerler?

1

Explore

Determine target system

The adversary must first determine the system they wish to target. This attack only works on Windows.
2

Experiment

Gain access to the system

The adversary needs to gain access to the system in some way so that they can modify the Windows registry.

Kullanılan teknikler

  • Gain physical access to a system either through shoulder surfing a password or accessing a system that is left unlocked.
  • Gain remote access to a system through a variety of means.
3

Exploit

Modify Windows registry

The adversary will modify the Windows registry by adding a new entry to the "run keys" referencing a desired program. This program will be run whenever the user logs in.

Gereksinimler

Saldırının gerçekleşmesi için ne gerekir?

Ön koşullar

  • The adversary must have gained access to the target system via physical or logical means in order to carry out this attack.

Gerekli beceri

MITRE kaydında belirtilmemiş.

Gerekli kaynak

MITRE kaydında belirtilmemiş.

Etki

Başarılı saldırı neye yol açar?

Modify DataGain Privileges

Etkilenen alanlar: Integrity

Savunma

Nasıl önlenir ve etkisi azaltılır?

1
Identify programs that may be used to acquire process information and block them by using a software restriction policy or tools that restrict program execution by using a process allowlist.

Gerçek dünya

MITRE örnek olayları

Örnek olay 1Detay
An adversary can place a malicious executable (RAT) on the target system and then configure it to automatically run when the user logs in to maintain persistence on the target system.
Örnek olay 2Detay
Through the modification of registry "run keys" the adversary can masquerade a malicious executable as a legitimate program.
CAPEC-270: Modification of Registry Run Keys — DayBreach Saldırı Sözlüğü · DayBreach