Detectionmediumtest
Use of VSIISExeLauncher.exe
The "VSIISExeLauncher.exe" binary part of the Visual Studio/VS Code can be used to execute arbitrary binaries
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Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Created Thu Jun 0918749301-f1c5-4efc-a4c3-276ff1f5b6f8windows
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 Logic2 selectors
detection:
selection_img:
- Image|endswith: '\VSIISExeLauncher.exe'
- OriginalFileName: 'VSIISExeLauncher.exe'
selection_cli:
CommandLine|contains:
- ' -p '
- ' -a '
condition: all of selection*False Positives
Unknown
False positive likelihood has not been assessed. Additional context may be needed during triage.
MITRE ATT&CK
Rule Metadata
Rule ID
18749301-f1c5-4efc-a4c3-276ff1f5b6f8
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Thu Jun 09
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_lolbin_vsiisexelauncher.yml
Raw Tags
attack.defense-evasionattack.t1127