Detectionmediumtest
Loaded Module Enumeration Via Tasklist.EXE
Detects the enumeration of a specific DLL or EXE being used by a binary via "tasklist.exe". This is often used by attackers in order to find the specific process identifier (PID) that is using the DLL in question. In order to dump the process memory or perform other nefarious actions.
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Swachchhanda Shrawan PoudelCreated Mon Feb 12Updated Wed Mar 1334275eb8-fa19-436b-b959-3d9ecd53fa1fwindows
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 Logic3 selectors
detection:
selection_img:
- Image|endswith: '\tasklist.exe'
- OriginalFileName: 'tasklist.exe'
selection_flags:
CommandLine|contains|windash: '-m'
selection_module:
# Note: add other interesting modules or binaries
CommandLine|contains: 'rdpcorets.dll'
condition: all of selection_*False Positives
Unknown
False positive likelihood has not been assessed. Additional context may be needed during triage.
MITRE ATT&CK
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Techniques
Rule Metadata
Rule ID
34275eb8-fa19-436b-b959-3d9ecd53fa1f
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Mon Feb 12
Modified
Wed Mar 13
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_tasklist_module_enumeration.yml
Raw Tags
attack.t1003attack.credential-access