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Uncommon File Creation By Mysql Daemon Process
Detects the creation of files with scripting or executable extensions by Mysql daemon. Which could be an indicator of "User Defined Functions" abuse to download malware.
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Log Source
WindowsFile Event
ProductWindows← raw: windows
CategoryFile Event← raw: file_event
Events for file system activity including creation, modification, and deletion.
Detection Logic
Detection Logic1 selector
detection:
selection:
Image|endswith:
- \mysqld.exe
- \mysqld-nt.exe
TargetFilename|endswith:
- '.bat'
- '.dat'
- '.dll'
- '.exe'
- '.ps1'
- '.psm1'
- '.vbe'
- '.vbs'
condition: selectionFalse Positives
Unknown
False positive likelihood has not been assessed. Additional context may be needed during triage.
MITRE ATT&CK
Tactics
Rule Metadata
Rule ID
c61daa90-3c1e-4f18-af62-8f288b5c9aaf
Status
test
Level
high
Type
Detection
Created
Mon May 27
Author
Path
rules/windows/file/file_event/file_event_win_mysqld_uncommon_file_creation.yml
Raw Tags
attack.defense-evasion