Detectionmediumtest
Import LDAP Data Interchange Format File Via Ldifde.EXE
Detects the execution of "Ldifde.exe" with the import flag "-i". The can be abused to include HTTP-based arguments which will allow the arbitrary download of files from a remote server.
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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: '\ldifde.exe'
- OriginalFileName: 'ldifde.exe'
selection_cli:
CommandLine|contains|all:
- '-i'
- '-f'
condition: all of selection_*False Positives
Since the content of the files are unknown, false positives are expected
MITRE ATT&CK
Rule Metadata
Rule ID
6f535e01-ca1f-40be-ab8d-45b19c0c8b7f
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Fri Sep 02
Modified
Tue Mar 14
Author
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_ldifde_file_load.yml
Raw Tags
attack.command-and-controlattack.defense-evasionattack.t1218attack.t1105