Detectionmediumtest
Use of UltraVNC Remote Access Software
An adversary may use legitimate desktop support and remote access software,to establish an interactive command and control channel to target systems within networks
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Log Source
WindowsProcess Creation
ProductWindows← raw: windows
CategoryProcess Creation← raw: process_creation
Events generated when a new process is spawned on the system. Covers command-line arguments, parent/child relationships, and process metadata.
Detection Logic
Detection Logic1 selector
detection:
selection:
- Description: VNCViewer
- Product: UltraVNC VNCViewer
- Company: UltraVNC
- OriginalFileName: VNCViewer.exe
condition: selectionFalse Positives
Legitimate use
References
MITRE ATT&CK
Tactics
Other
attack.t1219.002
Rule Metadata
Rule ID
145322e4-0fd3-486b-81ca-9addc75736d8
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Sun Oct 02
Author
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_ultravnc.yml
Raw Tags
attack.command-and-controlattack.t1219.002