Retrieve TT&C master/session keys: Compromise of Key Management Facility

An attacker can gain control of the credential-management system and can issue credentials. This is a high risk for CCSDS systems using credentials, with the need to invalidate existing credentials and reissue all credentials.

ID: T2015.001
Sub-technique of:  T2015
Platforms: Space-link communication
Version: 2.0
Created: 25 August 2022
Last Modified: 21 April 2023

Mitigations

This type of attack technique cannot be easily mitigated with preventive controls since it is based on the abuse of system features.