Adversaries may make changes to the operating system of embedded network devices to weaken defenses and provide new capabilities for themselves. On such devices, the operating systems are typically monolithic and most of the device functionality and capabilities are contained within a single file.
To change the operating system, the adversary typically only needs to affect this one file, replacing or modifying it. This can either be done live in memory during system runtime for immediate effect, or in storage to implement the change on the next boot of the network device.
View in MITRE ATT&CK®| Capability ID | Capability Description | Mapping Type | ATT&CK ID | ATT&CK Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2021-44168 | Fortinet FortiOS Arbitrary File Download | primary_impact | T1601 | Modify System Image |
Comments
CVE-2021-44168 is an unverified update download vulnerability that can be exploited by adversaries with local access creating specifically crafted download packages.
References
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| Technique ID | Technique Name | Number of Mappings |
|---|---|---|
| T1601.001 | Patch System Image | 1 |