Emerging Threathightest
Mint Sandstorm - Log4J Wstomcat Process Execution
Detects Log4J Wstomcat process execution as seen in Mint Sandstorm activity
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Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems), MSTICCreated Thu Apr 20Updated Wed Nov 297c97c625-0350-4f0a-8943-f6cadc88125e2023
Emerging Threat
Active Threat
Developed to detect an active or emerging threat. Prioritize investigation of any alerts and correlate with threat intelligence.
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:
ParentImage|endswith: '\ws_tomcatservice.exe'
filter_main_repadmin:
Image|endswith: '\repadmin.exe'
condition: selection and not 1 of filter_main_*False Positives
Unknown
False positive likelihood has not been assessed. Additional context may be needed during triage.
References
MITRE ATT&CK
Tactics
Other
detection.emerging-threats
Rule Metadata
Rule ID
7c97c625-0350-4f0a-8943-f6cadc88125e
Status
test
Level
high
Type
Emerging Threat
Created
Thu Apr 20
Modified
Wed Nov 29
Path
rules-emerging-threats/2023/TA/Mint-Sandstorm/proc_creation_win_apt_mint_sandstorm_log4j_wstomcat_execution.yml
Raw Tags
attack.executiondetection.emerging-threats