Term:Malicious Code

CNSSI 4009

Malicious Code - Software or firmware intended to perform an unauthorized process that will have adverse impact on the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of an IS. (See trojan horse.)

DSS Glossary

Malicious Code - Software or firmware that is designed with the intent of having some adverse impact on the Confidentiality, Integrity, or Availability of an Information System. It may be included in hardware, software, firmware or data. Computer Viruses, Worms, Trojan Horses, Trapdoors, and Logic/Time Bombs are all malicious codes. Computer viruses pose the primary threat to Information System because of their reproductive capability.

GAO-09-232G

Malicious Code - Software or firmware intended to perform an unauthorized process that will have adverse impact on the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of an information system. A virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other code-based entity that infects a host.

NIST IR 7298

Malicious Code - Software or firmware intended to perform an unauthorized process that will have adverse impact on the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of an information system. A virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other code-based entity that infects a host. SOURCE: SP 800-53 Rev 1; CNSSI-4009

NIST SP 800-114

Malicious Code - See "Malware."

NIST SP 800-28v2

Malicious Code - A program that is written intentionally to carry out annoying or harmful actions, which includes Trojan horses, viruses, and worms.

NIST SP 800-39 Draft 2

Malicious Code - Software or firmware intended to perform an unauthorized process that will have adverse impact on the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of an information system. A virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other code-based entity that infects a host. Spyware and some forms of adware are also examples of malicious code. [CNSS Inst. 4009] [NIST SP 800-61]

NIST SP 800-46

Malicious Code - Malicious code refers to programs that are written intentionally to carry out annoying or harmful actions. They often masquerade as useful programs or are embedded into useful programs, so that users are induced into activating them. Types of malicious code include Trojan horses, computer viruses, and worms.

NIST SP 800-53A

Malicious Code - Software or firmware intended to perform an unauthorized process that will have adverse impact on the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of an information system. A virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other code- based entity that infects a host. Spyware and some forms of adware are also examples of malicious code. [CNSS Inst. 4009] [NIST SP 800-61]

NIST SP 800-53r1

Malicious Code - Software or firmware intended to perform an unauthorized process that will have adverse impact on the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of an information system. A virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other code-based entity that infects a host. Spyware and some forms of adware are also examples of malicious code.

NIST SP 800-53r2

Malicious Code - Software or firmware intended to perform an unauthorized process that will have adverse impact on the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of an information system. A virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other code-based entity that infects a host. Spyware and some forms of adware are also examples of malicious code. [CNSS Inst. 4009) (NIST SP 800-53r261]

NIST SP 800-53r3

Malicious Code - Software or firmware intended to perform an unauthorized process that will have adverse impact on the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of an information system. A virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other code-based entity that infects a host. Spyware and some forms of adware are also examples of malicious code.

NIST SP 800-61r1

Malicious Code - A virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other code-based malicious entity that successfully infects a host.

NIST SP 800-61

Malicious Code - A virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other code-based entity that infects a host.

NIST SP 800-69

Malicious Code - See "Malware".

NIST SP 800-83

Malicious Code - See "Malware".