CAPEC-646 Metadata
Likelihood of Attack
Low
Typical Severity
Medium
Overview
Summary
Adversaries may attempt to obtain information about attached peripheral devices and components connected to a computer system. Examples may include discovering the presence of iOS devices by searching for backups, analyzing the Windows registry to determine what USB devices have been connected, or infecting a victim system with malware to report when a USB device has been connected. This may allow the adversary to gain additional insight about the system or network environment, which may be useful in constructing further attacks.
Prerequisites
The adversary needs either physical or remote access to the victim system.
Potential Solutions / Mitigations
Identify programs that may be used to acquire peripheral information and block them by using a software restriction policy or tools that restrict program execution by using a process allowlist.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-200 | Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor |
Related CAPECs
| CAPEC ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CAPEC-169 | An adversary engages in probing and exploration activities to identify constituents and properties of the target. |
Taxonomy Mappings
Taxonomy: ATTACK
| Entry ID | Entry Name |
|---|---|
| 1120 | Peripheral Device Discovery |
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