Detectionhightest
Network Connection Initiated By IMEWDBLD.EXE
Detects a network connection initiated by IMEWDBLD.EXE. This might indicate potential abuse of the utility as a LOLBIN in order to download arbitrary files or additional payloads.
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Log Source
WindowsNetwork Connection
ProductWindows← raw: windows
CategoryNetwork Connection← raw: network_connection
Events for outbound and inbound network connections including DNS resolution.
Detection Logic
Detection Logic1 selector
detection:
selection:
Initiated: 'true'
Image|endswith: '\IMEWDBLD.exe'
condition: selectionFalse Positives
Unknown
False positive likelihood has not been assessed. Additional context may be needed during triage.
MITRE ATT&CK
Tactics
Techniques
Rule Metadata
Rule ID
8d7e392e-9b28-49e1-831d-5949c6281228
Status
test
Level
high
Type
Detection
Created
Sat Jan 22
Modified
Thu Nov 09
Author
Path
rules/windows/network_connection/net_connection_win_imewdbld.yml
Raw Tags
attack.command-and-controlattack.t1105