| Name | Modify Existing Service |
| Summary | When an operating system starts, it also starts programs called services or daemons. Modifying existing services may break existing services or may enable services that are disabled/not commonly used. |
| Prerequisites | |
| Solutions | Limit privileges of user accounts so service changes can only be performed by authorized administrators. Also monitor any service changes that may occur inadvertently. |
| Related Weaknesses |
| CWE ID | Description |
| CWE-284 | Improper Access Control |
| CWE-522 | Insufficiently Protected Credentials |
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