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T0104 - Discover coding flaws

 This technique involves identifying coding flaws in an application's codebase, including vulnerabilities such as buffer overflows, race conditions, injection flaws, and other software bugs that can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access or cause system disruption.
 An attacker can use this technique to gain insight into potential weaknesses in the application's codebase and identify attack vectors that can be exploited in future attacks.
 By discovering coding flaws in an application, an attacker can develop a better understanding of the application's architecture and potential vulnerabilities.
ID: T0104
Type: Technique
Tactic: Reconnaissance
Summary: Discover coding flaws
State: Draft

Mitigations

ID
TYPE
SUMMARY
DESCRIPTION
M1720
Mitigation
Mitigation Implement regular patches and updates Regular patches and updates are necessary to improve the security, performance, and reliability of software and systems.
They include bug fixes, security updates, and performance improvements. Regular patches and updates also ensure compatibility with new technologies and can help maintain compliance with regulatory standards. Failure to install patches and updates can leave systems vulnerable to security threats, cause system failures or crashes, and limit the functionality of software and systems.
M1730
Mitigation
Mitigation Implement code reviews Code reviews are a valuable tool for improving code quality, reducing technical debt, and ensuring the security and reliability of software applications.
Most crucial changes should be reviewed and validated to ensure there are no any security risks. Code reviews can identify defects and vulnerabilities in the code before it's deployed, reducing the likelihood of security breaches, system failures, and other issues. Require code reviews for any changes to source code or configuration files, especially for those affecting the CI/CD pipeline.
M1732
Mitigation
Mitigation Implement code scanning for security risks Scanning pull requests to detect risks allows for early detection of vulnerable code and/or dependencies and helps mitigate potentially malicious code.
For every repository in use, enforce risk scanning on every pull request.

Detections

ID
TYPE
SUMMARY
DESCRIPTION
D1170
Detection
Detection Configure application audit logs to detect injection attacks Audit logs can help you to monitor application traffic in order to detect injection attacks.
Audit logs can be configured on multiple layers, for example you can enable access logging for a web server or use your custom application events. Monitor for SQL-like, javascript code, shell command constructions inside the application requests, also check for multiple error events in application logs. Create an allow-list of commands and monitor for the attempts of using the commands out of this list.
D1260
Detection
Detection Implement regular security audit and review Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments of your systems and storages configurations to identify and address any potential misconfigurations or vulnerabilities that could lead to exposed storage.
This includes reviewing access controls, encryption settings, and other security configurations to ensure they are aligned with best practices and organizational security policies.
D1261
Detection
Detection Implement penetration testing Penetration testing, also known as ethical hacking or vulnerability assessment, is a proactive approach to mitigating cybersecurity risks.
It involves simulating real-world cyber attacks on a system, network, or application in a controlled and authorized manner to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses that could be exploited by malicious actors.
D1262
Detection
Detection Implement vulnerability assesment Vulnerability assessment is a proactive approach to mitigating cybersecurity risks by systematically identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing vulnerabilities in a system, network, or application.
It involves conducting regular assessments to identify potential weaknesses that could be exploited by attackers, and taking appropriate actions to remediate or mitigate those vulnerabilities.
D1500
Detection
Detection Configure monitoring of used artifacts and open-source libraries Implement regular scanning of used artifacts and open-source libraries for known vulnerabilities.
Set up monitoring of reported issues based on regular scanning results.
D1510
Detection
Detection Implement Intrusion Detection System and anti-malware An intrusion detection system (IDS) is a security tool designed to detect and alert on unauthorized access to a computer system or network.
Implementing intrusion detection systems (IDS) and anti-malware software can help to identify and block malicious activity. IDS is a critical security tool that helps organizations to detect and respond to security incidents in a timely manner. By providing real-time monitoring and analysis of network traffic, IDS can help organizations to stay ahead of potential threats and reduce the risk of a security breach.

References

  1. https://docs.github.com/en/code-security/supply-chain-security/end-to-end-supply-chain/securing-code