Detectionmediumtest

Binary Proxy Execution Via Dotnet-Trace.EXE

Detects commandline arguments for executing a child process via dotnet-trace.exe

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Jimmy BayneCreated Tue Jan 029257c05b-4a4a-48e5-a670-b7b073cf401bwindows
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: '\dotnet-trace.exe'
        - OriginalFileName: 'dotnet-trace.dll'
    selection_cli:
        CommandLine|contains|all:
            - '-- '
            - 'collect'
    condition: all of selection_*
False Positives

Legitimate usage of the utility in order to debug and trace a program.

Rule Metadata
Rule ID
9257c05b-4a4a-48e5-a670-b7b073cf401b
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Tue Jan 02
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_dotnet_trace_lolbin_execution.yml
Raw Tags
attack.executionattack.defense-evasionattack.t1218
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