process hijacking

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CYB-003296",
  "term": "process hijacking",
  "field": "Cybersecurity",
  "definition": "A process checkpoint and migration technique that uses dynamic program re- writing techniques to add a checkpointing capability to a running program. Process hijacking makes it possible to checkpoint and migrate proprietary applications that cannot be re-linked with a checkpoint library allowing dynamic hand off of an ordinary running process to a distributed resource management system (e.g., the ability to trick or bypass the firewall allowing the server component to take over processes and gain rights for accessing the internet).",
  "references": [
    "CNSSI 4009-2022 from CNSSI 1011",
    "NIST CSRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/cybersecurity/process-hijacking/"
}