CAPEC-572
Artificially Inflate File Sizes
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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Consequences
| Impact | Affects | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Consumption | Availability | Denial of Service |
| Modify Data | Integrity |
Related attack patterns
- Part of
- CAPEC-165 File Manipulation
- More specific patterns
- CAPEC-655 Avoid Security Tool Identification by Adding Data
Examples
An adversary could potentially increase file sizes on devices containing limited storage resources, such as S…
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.
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