Adversaries may collect data related to managed devices from configuration repositories. Configuration repositories are used by management systems in order to configure, manage, and control data on remote systems. Configuration repositories may also facilitate remote access and administration of devices.
Adversaries may target these repositories in order to collect large quantities of sensitive system administration data. Data from configuration repositories may be exposed by various protocols and software and can store a wide variety of data, much of which may align with adversary Discovery objectives.(Citation: US-CERT-TA18-106A)(Citation: US-CERT TA17-156A SNMP Abuse 2017)
View in MITRE ATT&CK®| Capability ID | Capability Description | Mapping Type | ATT&CK ID | ATT&CK Name | Notes |
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| IAM-16 | Authorization Mechanisms | mitigates | T1602 | Data from Configuration Repository |
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This control requires both CSP and CSC to independently enforce formal approval processes for user access, implement dynamic and explicit authorization mechanisms. The guidance focuses on implementing technical measures to verify authorization and prevent unauthorized access and execution.
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| I&S-03 | Network Security | mitigates | T1602 | Data from Configuration Repository |
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This control provides for monitoring, encrypting, and restricting communications between environments. Configuring SNMPv3 to use the highest level of security (authPriv) available and applying extended ACLs to block unauthorized protocols outside the trusted network can protect configuration repositories. In addition, network intrusion prevention devices can be configured to block SNMP queries and commands from unauthorized sources.
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| I&S-06 | Segmentation and Segregation | mitigates | T1602 | Data from Configuration Repository |
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This control provides for appropriately segmented and segregated cloud environments. Access controls, firewalls, and cloud-based segmentation can be used to isolate and protect configuration repositories. In addition, network intrusion prevention devices can be configured to block SNMP queries and commands from unauthorized sources.
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| I&S-09 | Network Defense | mitigates | T1602 | Data from Configuration Repository |
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This control provides for the implementation of defense-in-depth network security controls for securing the cloud environment. Access controls, firewalls, and cloud-based segmentation can be used to isolate and protect configuration repositories. In addition, network intrusion prevention devices can be configured to block SNMP queries and commands from unauthorized sources.
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| Technique ID | Technique Name | Number of Mappings |
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| T1602.002 | Network Device Configuration Dump | 3 |
| T1602.001 | SNMP (MIB Dump) | 3 |