Virtual machine images may be created or modified to include backdoors, malware, or misconfigurations. The deployment of compromised images can propagate threats across cloud infrastructure, potentially affecting data integrity, confidentiality, and system reliability.
Compute / Virtual Machines / Threats / DEV
VM Image Tampering or Poisoning
CCC.VM.TH11
Related Capabilities
| ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CCC.VM.CP10 | VM Images | Provides templates to create new virtual machines. They usually includes operating system, configuration settings and installed applications. |