CAPEC-556

Replace File Extension Handlers
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2015-11-09
00h00 +00:00
2020-07-30
00h00 +00:00
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Descriptions CAPEC

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 CAPEC

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

CWE-ID Weakness Name

CWE-284

 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 2015-11-09 +00:00

Modifications

Name Organization Date Comment
CAPEC Content Team The MITRE Corporation 2018-07-31 +00:00 Updated References
CAPEC Content Team The MITRE Corporation 2019-04-04 +00:00 Updated Related_Weaknesses
CAPEC Content Team The MITRE Corporation 2020-07-30 +00:00 Updated Taxonomy_Mappings
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