| name | T1631_process-injection |
| description | Adversaries may inject code into processes in order to evade process-based defenses or even elevate privileges. |
| category | configuration |
| version | 18.1 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["mitre-attack","mobile","t1631","defense-evasion","privilege-escalation","android","ios"] |
| technique_id | T1631 |
| tactic | defense-evasion |
| all_tactics | ["defense-evasion","privilege-escalation"] |
| platforms | ["Android","iOS"] |
| mitre_url | https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1631 |
| tech_stack | ["android","ios"] |
| cwe_ids | ["CWE-693"] |
| chains_with | ["T1631.001"] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {"T1631.001":"Chain with T1631.001 for deeper attack path"} |
T1631 Process Injection
High-Level Description
Adversaries may inject code into processes in order to evade process-based defenses or even elevate privileges. Process injection is a method of executing arbitrary code in the address space of a separate live process. Running code in the context of another process may allow access to the process's memory, system/network resources, and possibly elevated privileges. Execution via process injection may also evade detection from security products since the execution is masked under a legitimate process.
Both Android and iOS have no legitimate way to achieve process injection. The only way this is possible is by abusing existing root access or exploiting a vulnerability.
Kill Chain Phase
- Defense Evasion (TA0030)
- Privilege Escalation (TA0029)
Platforms: Android, iOS
What to Check
How to Test
Identify Attack Surface
Determine if the target mobile environment is susceptible to Process Injection by examining the target platforms (Android, iOS).
Assess Existing Defenses
Review whether mitigations for T1631 are in place. If defenses are absent or misconfigured, this technique may be exploitable.
Remediation Guide
No specific mitigations documented for this technique.
Detection
Detection of Process Injection
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|
| Process Injection technique applicable | High | Defense Evasion |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|
| CWE-693 | Protection Mechanism Failure |
References
