Detectionmediumtest
System Information Discovery Using System_Profiler
Detects the execution of "system_profiler" with specific "Data Types" that have been seen being used by threat actors and malware. It provides system hardware and software configuration information. This process is primarily used for system information discovery. However, "system_profiler" can also be used to determine if virtualization software is being run for defense evasion purposes.
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Log Source
macOSProcess Creation
ProductmacOS← raw: macos
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: '/system_profiler'
- CommandLine|contains: 'system_profiler'
selection_cmd:
# Note: This list is based on CTI reporting. Threat actors might use other data types. Please refere to https://gist.github.com/nasbench/9a1ba4bc7094ea1b47bc42bf172961af for a full list
CommandLine|contains:
- 'SPApplicationsDataType'
- 'SPHardwareDataType'
- 'SPNetworkDataType'
- 'SPUSBDataType'
condition: all of selection_*False Positives
Legitimate administrative activities
MITRE ATT&CK
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Rule Metadata
Rule ID
4809c683-059b-4935-879d-36835986f8cf
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Tue Jan 02
Path
rules/macos/process_creation/proc_creation_macos_system_profiler_discovery.yml
Raw Tags
attack.discoveryattack.defense-evasionattack.t1082attack.t1497.001