Detectionmediumtest

Java Running with Remote Debugging

Detects a JAVA process running with remote debugging allowing more than just localhost to connect

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Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)Created Wed Jan 16Updated Wed Feb 018f88e3f6-2a49-48f5-a5c4-2f7eedf78710windows
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 Logic3 selectors
detection:
    selection_jdwp_transport:
        CommandLine|contains: 'transport=dt_socket,address='
    selection_old_jvm_version:
        CommandLine|contains:
            - 'jre1.'
            - 'jdk1.'
    exclusion:
        CommandLine|contains:
            - 'address=127.0.0.1'
            - 'address=localhost'
    condition: all of selection_* and not exclusion
False Positives
Unknown

False positive likelihood has not been assessed. Additional context may be needed during triage.

Rule Metadata
Rule ID
8f88e3f6-2a49-48f5-a5c4-2f7eedf78710
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Wed Jan 16
Modified
Wed Feb 01
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_java_remote_debugging.yml
Raw Tags
attack.t1203attack.execution
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