Detectionmediumtest
Potential Libvlc.DLL Sideloading
Detects potential DLL sideloading of "libvlc.dll", a DLL that is legitimately used by "VLC.exe"
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Log Source
WindowsImage Load (DLL)
ProductWindows← raw: windows
CategoryImage Load (DLL)← raw: image_load
Detection Logic
Detection Logic2 selectors
detection:
selection:
ImageLoaded|endswith: '\libvlc.dll'
filter_main_vlc:
ImageLoaded|startswith:
- 'C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\'
- 'C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\'
condition: selection and not 1 of filter_main_*False Positives
False positives are expected if VLC is installed in non-default locations
MITRE ATT&CK
Rule Metadata
Rule ID
bf9808c4-d24f-44a2-8398-b65227d406b6
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Mon Apr 17
Author
Path
rules/windows/image_load/image_load_side_load_libvlc.yml
Raw Tags
attack.defense-evasionattack.persistenceattack.privilege-escalationattack.t1574.001