Detectionmediumtest
Enable Microsoft Dynamic Data Exchange
Enable Dynamic Data Exchange protocol (DDE) in all supported editions of Microsoft Word or Excel.
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Log Source
WindowsRegistry Set
ProductWindows← raw: windows
CategoryRegistry Set← raw: registry_set
Detection Logic
Detection Logic2 selectors
detection:
selection_word:
TargetObject|endswith: '\Word\Security\AllowDDE'
Details:
- 'DWORD (0x00000001)'
- 'DWORD (0x00000002)'
selection_excel:
TargetObject|endswith:
- '\Excel\Security\DisableDDEServerLaunch'
- '\Excel\Security\DisableDDEServerLookup'
Details: 'DWORD (0x00000000)'
condition: 1 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
63647769-326d-4dde-a419-b925cc0caf42
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Sat Feb 26
Modified
Thu Aug 17
Author
Path
rules/windows/registry/registry_set/registry_set_office_enable_dde.yml
Raw Tags
attack.executionattack.t1559.002