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Capec-572 Detail
Artificially Inflate File Sizes
Standard Software Likelihood: High Typical Severity: Medium
Parents: 165
Children: 655
Threats: T68 T274 T393
An adversary modifies file contents by adding data to files for several reasons. Many different attacks could “follow” this pattern resulting in numerous outcomes. Adding data to a file could also result in a Denial of Service condition for devices with limited storage capacity.
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| External ID | Source | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAPEC-572 | capec | https://capec.mitre.org/data/definitions/572.html | |
| T1027.001 | ATTACK | https://attack.mitre.org/wiki/Technique/T1027/001 | Obfuscated Files or Information:Binary Padding |
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| Integrity | Availability |
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| Modify Data | Resource Consumption (Denial of Service) |
- An adversary could potentially increase file sizes on devices containing limited storage resources, such as SCADA or IOT devices, resulting in denial of service conditions.