t1398-boot-or-logon-initialization-scripts

name	T1398_boot-or-logon-initialization-scripts
description	Adversaries may use scripts automatically executed at boot or logon initialization to establish persistence.
category	configuration
version	18.1
author	cyberstrike-official
tags	["mitre-attack","mobile","t1398","persistence","android","ios"]
technique_id	T1398
tactic	persistence
all_tactics	["persistence"]
platforms	["Android","iOS"]
mitre_url	https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1398
tech_stack	["android","ios"]
cwe_ids	["CWE-276"]
chains_with	[]
prerequisites	[]
severity_boost	{}

T1398 Boot or Logon Initialization Scripts

High-Level Description

Adversaries may use scripts automatically executed at boot or logon initialization to establish persistence. Initialization scripts are part of the underlying operating system and are not accessible to the user unless the device has been rooted or jailbroken.

Kill Chain Phase

• Persistence (TA0028)

Platforms: Android, iOS

What to Check

• Identify if Boot or Logon Initialization Scripts technique is applicable to target mobile environment
• Check Android devices for indicators of Boot or Logon Initialization Scripts
• Check iOS devices for indicators of Boot or Logon Initialization Scripts
• Verify mitigations are bypassed or absent (4 known mitigations)
• Assess detection coverage (1 detection strategies)

How to Test

Identify Attack Surface

Determine if the target mobile environment is susceptible to Boot or Logon Initialization Scripts by examining the target platforms (Android, iOS).

Assess Existing Defenses

Review whether mitigations for T1398 are in place. If defenses are absent or misconfigured, this technique may be exploitable.

Remediation Guide

M1001 Security Updates

Security updates frequently contain fixes for vulnerabilities that could be leveraged to modify protected operating system files.

M1004 System Partition Integrity

Android and iOS include system partition integrity mechanisms that could detect unauthorized modifications.

M1002 Attestation

Device attestation could detect devices with unauthorized or unsafe modifications.

M1003 Lock Bootloader

A locked bootloader could prevent unauthorized modifications to protected operating system files.

Detection

Detection of Boot or Logon Initialization Scripts

Risk Assessment

Finding	Severity	Impact
Boot or Logon Initialization Scripts technique applicable	Low	Persistence

CWE Categories

CWE ID