CAPEC-556
Replace File Extension Handlers
Draft
2015-11-09 00:00 +00:00
2020-07-30 00:00 +00:00
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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.
Informations
Mitigations
Inspect registry for changes. Limit privileges of user accounts so changes to default file handlers can only be performed by authorized administrators.Related Weaknesses
| Weakness Name | |
|---|---|
| Improper Access Control The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. |
Submission
| Name | Organization | Date | Date Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAPEC Content Team | The MITRE Corporation |
Modifications
| Name | Organization | Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAPEC Content Team | The MITRE Corporation | Updated References | |
| CAPEC Content Team | The MITRE Corporation | Updated Related_Weaknesses | |
| CAPEC Content Team | The MITRE Corporation | Updated Taxonomy_Mappings |
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