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CAPEC-595: Connection Reset
In this attack pattern, an adversary injects a connection reset packet to one or both ends of a target's connection. The attacker is therefore able to have the target and/or the destination server sever the connection without having to directly filter the traffic between them.
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Overview
CAPEC-595 (Connection Reset) is a standard-level attack pattern catalogued by MITRE in the Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC). It describes a recurring method attackers use to exploit software weaknesses.
What the attacker needs
Prerequisites
- This attack requires the ability to monitor the target's network connection.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about CAPEC-595.