Detectionmediumtest
Potential DLL Sideloading Via ClassicExplorer32.dll
Detects potential DLL sideloading using ClassicExplorer32.dll from the Classic Shell software
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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_classicexplorer:
ImageLoaded|endswith: '\ClassicExplorer32.dll'
filter_classicexplorer:
ImageLoaded|startswith: 'C:\Program Files\Classic Shell\'
condition: selection_classicexplorer and not filter_classicexplorerFalse Positives
Unknown
False positive likelihood has not been assessed. Additional context may be needed during triage.
MITRE ATT&CK
Rule Metadata
Rule ID
caa02837-f659-466f-bca6-48bde2826ab4
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Tue Dec 13
Author
Path
rules/windows/image_load/image_load_side_load_classicexplorer32.yml
Raw Tags
attack.defense-evasionattack.persistenceattack.privilege-escalationattack.t1574.001