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Adversaries may install an older version of the operating system of a network device to weaken security.
Passed 20 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 16 of 22 without it.
and 2 more in the full report
4 fixed16 passed either way2 still failing0 broke
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One of 4 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
Which primary platform category in MITRE ATT&CK is targeted by system image downgrade techniques?
| Checked | Without skill | With skill |
|---|---|---|
| Identifies Network Devices as the applicable platform. | Missed | Passed |
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Sub-technique of: T1601
Adversaries may install an older version of the operating system of a network device to weaken security. Older operating system versions on network devices often have weaker encryption ciphers and, in general, fewer/less updated defensive features.
On embedded devices, downgrading the version typically only requires replacing the operating system file in storage. With most embedded devices, this can be achieved by downloading a copy of the desired version of the operating system file and reconfiguring the device to boot from that file on next system restart. The adversary could then restart the device to implement the change immediately or they could wait until the next time the system restarts.
Downgrading the system image to an older versions may allow an adversary to evade defenses by enabling behaviors such as Weaken Encryption. Downgrading of a system image can be done on its own, or it can be used in conjunction with Patch System Image.
Platforms: Network Devices
Identify Attack Surface: Determine if the target environment is susceptible to Downgrade System Image by examining the target platforms (Network Devices).
Assess Existing Defenses: Review whether mitigations for T1601.002 are in place. If defenses are absent or misconfigured, this technique may be exploitable.
Execute Test: Use tools and methods described in the MITRE ATT&CK page and external references below.
Note: No Atomic Red Team tests available for this technique. See Atomic Red Team GitHub for updates.
test cases passed, vs 16 / 22 without
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