LOLBAS executable injects into another process

Synopsis

Field	Value
Activation Period	14 Days
Training Period	30 Days
Test Period	N/A (single event)
Deduplication Period	1 Day
Required Data	XDR Agent
Detector Tags	Injection Analytics
ATT&CK Tactic	Stealth (TA0005)
ATT&CK Technique	Process Injection (T1055)
Severity	Informational

Description

A signed binary, which can be abused to run code, injected code to another process.

Attacker's Goals

Gain code execution on the host and evade security controls.

Investigative actions

Check whether the injecting process is benign, and if this was a desired behavior as part of its normal execution flow.

Variations

LOLBAS executable injects into another process under an uncommon CGO

Synopsis

Field	Value
ATT&CK Tactic	Stealth (TA0005)
ATT&CK Technique	Process Injection (T1055)
Severity	Low

Description

A signed binary, which can be abused to run code, injected code to another process.

Attacker's Goals

Gain code execution on the host and evade security controls.

Investigative actions

Check whether the injecting process is benign, and if this was a desired behavior as part of its normal execution flow.