Detectionmediumtest

Replace.exe Usage

Detects the use of Replace.exe which can be used to replace file with another file

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François HubautCreated Sun Mar 06Updated Wed Mar 139292293b-8496-4715-9db6-37028dcda4b3windows
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:
        Image|endswith: '\replace.exe'
    argument:
        CommandLine|contains|windash: '-a'
    condition: selection and argument
False Positives
Unknown

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

Rule Metadata
Rule ID
9292293b-8496-4715-9db6-37028dcda4b3
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Sun Mar 06
Modified
Wed Mar 13
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_lolbin_replace.yml
Raw Tags
attack.command-and-controlattack.t1105
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