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Potential Arbitrary File Download Using Office Application

Detects potential arbitrary file download using a Microsoft Office application

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Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems), Beyu Denis, oscd.communityCreated Tue May 17Updated Thu Jun 224ae3e30b-b03f-43aa-87e3-b622f4048eedwindows
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:
              - '\EXCEL.EXE'
              - '\POWERPNT.EXE'
              - '\WINWORD.exe'
        - OriginalFileName:
              - 'Excel.exe'
              - 'POWERPNT.EXE'
              - 'WinWord.exe'
    selection_http:
        CommandLine|contains:
            - 'http://'
            - 'https://'
    condition: all of selection_*
False Positives
Unknown

False positive likelihood has not been assessed. Additional context may be needed during triage.

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Rule Metadata
Rule ID
4ae3e30b-b03f-43aa-87e3-b622f4048eed
Status
test
Level
high
Type
Detection
Created
Tue May 17
Modified
Thu Jun 22
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_office_arbitrary_cli_download.yml
Raw Tags
attack.defense-evasionattack.t1202
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