Modifying a service executable path to point to a malicious executable is an exploitation technique associated with what?

Modifying a service executable path to point to a malicious executable is directly linked to the concept of weak service permissions. When a service runs, it typically has a specified executable path that the system follows to launch the service. If an attacker can manipulate this path due to insufficient permissions or poorly configured service settings, they can redirect the service to load a malicious executable instead.

In many cases, services run with elevated privileges, which means that if an attacker successfully changes the executable path, they can execute code with heightened permissions, potentially leading to system compromise. This technique exploits the trust that the system places in the service's defined paths and the permissions associated with them.

The other options relate to different security concepts. Network intrusion prevention systems focus on detecting and preventing potential threats within network traffic, data encryption vulnerabilities pertain to weaknesses in how data is encrypted during storage or transmission, and web application firewalls protect web applications from various attacks. None of these directly involve modifying service executable paths or the implications of service permissions.