Detectionmediumtest
Potential Application Whitelisting Bypass via Dnx.EXE
Detects the execution of Dnx.EXE. The Dnx utility allows for the execution of C# code. Attackers might abuse this in order to bypass application whitelisting.
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Beyu Denis, oscd.communityCreated Sat Oct 26Updated Wed Apr 2481ebd28b-9607-4478-bf06-974ed9d53ed7windows
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 Logic1 selector
detection:
selection:
Image|endswith: '\dnx.exe'
condition: selectionFalse Positives
Legitimate use of dnx.exe by legitimate user
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Rule Metadata
Rule ID
81ebd28b-9607-4478-bf06-974ed9d53ed7
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Sat Oct 26
Modified
Wed Apr 24
Author
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_dnx_execute_csharp_code.yml
Raw Tags
attack.defense-evasionattack.t1218attack.t1027.004