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Downgrade Attacks via Rogue Base station

TID
ATE-001

Downgrade attacks, especially in the context of Rogue Cellular Base Station (RBS), involve forcing a device to connect to a less secure network or protocol, making it easier for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities, intercept communications, or attacking privacy.

Tactic
Manipulate Environment
Type
Technique
Severity of Impact
High
Severity of Feasibility
Medium
Domain
Automotive
Rail
References
Mohsin Khan, Philip Ginzboorg, K. Järvinen, and Valtteri Niemi. 2018. Defeating the Downgrade Attack on Identity Privacy in 5G. In Security Standardisation Research.