alirezaaminzadeh/secembed-pairs huggingface dataset:
Query: EDR alert: possible Netsh Helper DLL (T1546.007)
Matching passage: T1546.007 Netsh Helper DLL. Tactics: privilege escalation, persistence. Description: Adversaries may establish persistence by executing malicious content triggered by Netsh Helper DLLs. Netsh.exe (also referred to as Netshell) is a command-line scripting utility used to interact with the network configuration of a system. It contains functionality to add helper DLLs for extending functionality of the utility.(Citation: TechNet Netsh) The paths to registered netsh.exe helper DLLs are entered into the Windows Registry at <code>HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Netsh</code>. Adversaries can use netsh.exe helper DLLs to trigger execution of arbitrary code in a persistent manner. This execution would take place anytime netsh.exe is executed, which could happen automatically, with another persistence technique, or if other software (ex: VPN) is present on the system that executes netsh.exe as part of its normal functionality.(Citation: Github Netsh Helper CS Beacon)(Citation: Demaske Netsh Persistence)
Near-miss passage: T1546.018 Python Startup Hooks. Tactics: persistence, privilege escalation. Description: Adversaries may achieve persistence by leveraging Python’s startup mechanisms, including path configuration (`.pth`) files and the `sitecustomize.py` or `usercustomize.py` modules. These files are automatically processed during the initialization of the Python interpreter, allowing for the execution of arbitrary code whenever Python is invoked.(Citation: Volexity GlobalProtect CVE 2024) Path configuration files are designed to extend Python’s module search paths through the use of import statements. If a `.pth` file is placed in Python's `site-packages` or `dist-packages` directories, any lines beginning with `import` will be executed automatically on Python invocation.(Citation: DFIR Python Persistence 2025) Similarly, if `sitecustomize.py` or `usercustomize.py` is present in the Python path, these files will be imported during interpreter startup, and any code they contain will be executed.(Citation: Python Site Configuration Hook) Adversaries may abuse these mechanisms to establish persistence on systems where Python is widely used (e.g., for automation or scripting in production environments).
Query: risk of The Parse_wave function in arm-wt-22k/lib_src/eas_mdls.c in the Sonivox DLS-to-EAS converter in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48I does not reject a negative value for a certain size fiel
Matching passage: CVE-2015-3836. CWE: CWE-189. CVSS: 10.0. The Parse_wave function in arm-wt-22k/lib_src/eas_mdls.c in the Sonivox DLS-to-EAS converter in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48I does not reject a negative value for a certain size field, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow) via crafted XMF data, aka internal bug 21132860.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-4479. CWE: CWE-189. CVSS: 10.0. Multiple integer overflows in libstagefright in Mozilla Firefox before 40.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted saio chunk in MPEG-4 video data.
Query: alert when Detects DLL sideloading of VMGuestLib.dll by the WmiApSrv service.
Matching passage: Sigma rule: Detects DLL sideloading of VMGuestLib.dll by the WmiApSrv service.. Logsource: windows / image_load. Rule: title: VMGuestLib DLL Sideload id: 70e8e9b4-6a93-4cb7-8cde-da69502e7aff status: test description: Detects DLL sideloading of VMGuestLib.dll by the WmiApSrv service. references: - https://decoded.avast.io/martinchlumecky/png-steganography/ author: Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems) date: 2022-12-01 tags: - attack.persistence - attack.privilege-escalation - attack.execution - attack.stealth - attack.t1574.001 logsource: category: image_load product: windows detection: selection: ImageLoaded|contains|all: - \VMware\VMware Tools\vmStatsProvider\win32 - \vmGuestLib.dll Image|endswith: \Windows\System32\wbem\WmiApSrv.exe filter: Signed: 'true' condition: selection and not filter falsepositives: - FP could occur if the legitimate version of vmGuestLib already exists on the system level: medium
Near-miss passage: Sigma rule: Detect usage of the "sqlite" binary to query databases in Firefox and other Gecko-based browsers for potential data stea. Logsource: windows / process_creation. Rule: title: SQLite Firefox Profile Data DB Access id: 4833155a-4053-4c9c-a997-777fcea0baa7 status: test description: Detect usage of the "sqlite" binary to query databases in Firefox and other Gecko-based browsers for potential data stealing. references: - https://github.com/redcanaryco/atomic-red-team/blob/f339e7da7d05f6057fdfcdd3742bfcf365fee2a9/atomics/T1539/T1539.md#atomic-test-1---steal-firefox-cookies-windows - https://blog.cyble.com/2022/04/21/prynt-stealer-a-new-info-stealer-performing-clipper-and-keylogger-activities/ author: frack113 date: 2022-04-08 modified: 2023-01-19 tags: - attack.credential-access - attack.t1539 - attack.collection - attack.t1005 logsource: category: process_creation product: windows detection: selection_sql: - Product: SQLite - Image|endswith: - \sqlite.exe - \sqlite3.exe selection_firefox: CommandLine|contains: - cookies.sqlite - places.sqlite condition: all of selection_* falsepositives: - Unknown level: high
Query: alert when Detects when an an application is removed from Google Workspace.
Matching passage: Sigma rule: Detects when an an application is removed from Google Workspace.. Logsource: gcp / google_workspace.admin. Rule: title: Google Workspace Application Removed id: ee2803f0-71c8-4831-b48b-a1fc57601ee4 status: test description: Detects when an an application is removed from Google Workspace. references: - https://cloud.google.com/logging/docs/audit/gsuite-audit-logging#3 - https://developers.google.com/admin-sdk/reports/v1/appendix/activity/admin-domain-settings?hl=en#REMOVE_APPLICATION - https://developers.google.com/admin-sdk/reports/v1/appendix/activity/admin-domain-settings?hl=en#REMOVE_APPLICATION_FROM_WHITELIST author: Austin Songer date: 2021-08-26 modified: 2023-10-11 tags: - attack.impact logsource: product: gcp service: google_workspace.admin detection: selection: eventService: admin.googleapis.com eventName: - REMOVE_APPLICATION - REMOVE_APPLICATION_FROM_WHITELIST condition: selection falsepositives: - Application being removed may be performed by a System Administrator. level: medium
Near-miss passage: Sigma rule: Detects the import of an alternate data stream with regini.exe, regini.exe can be used to modify registry keys.. Logsource: windows / process_creation. Rule: title: Suspicious Registry Modification From ADS Via Regini.EXE id: 77946e79-97f1-45a2-84b4-f37b5c0d8682 related: - id: 5f60740a-f57b-4e76-82a1-15b6ff2cb134 type: derived status: test description: Detects the import of an alternate data stream with regini.exe, regini.exe can be used to modify registry keys. references: - https://lolbas-project.github.io/lolbas/Binaries/Regini/ - https://gist.github.com/api0cradle/cdd2d0d0ec9abb686f0e89306e277b8f - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/regini author: Eli Salem, Sander Wiebing, oscd.community date: 2020-10-12 modified: 2023-02-08 tags: - attack.persistence - attack.defense-impairment - attack.t1112 logsource: category: process_creation product: windows detection: selection_img: - Image|endswith: \regini.exe - OriginalFileName: REGINI.EXE selection_re: CommandLine|re: :[^ \\] condition: all of selection_* falsepositives: - Unknown level: high
Query: Lateral movement indicators for Overwrite Process Arguments
Matching passage: T1036.011 Overwrite Process Arguments. Tactics: stealth. Description: Adversaries may modify a process's in-memory arguments to change its name in order to appear as a legitimate or benign process. On Linux, the operating system stores command-line arguments in the process’s stack and passes them to the `main()` function as the `argv` array. The first element, `argv[0]`, typically contains the process name or path - by default, the command used to actually start the process (e.g., `cat /etc/passwd`). By default, the Linux `/proc` filesystem uses this value to represent the process name. The `/proc/<PID>/cmdline` file reflects the contents of this memory, and tools like `ps` use it to display process information. Since arguments are stored in user-space memory at launch, this modification can be performed without elevated privileges. During runtime, adversaries can erase the memory used by all command-line arguments for a process, overwriting each argument string with null bytes. This removes evidence of how the process was originally launched. They can then write a spoofed string into the memory region previously occupied by `argv[0]` to mimic a benign command, such as `cat resolv.conf`. The new command-line string is reflected in `/proc/<PID>/cmdline` and displayed by tools like `ps`.(Citation: Sandfly BPFDoor 2022)(Citation: Microsoft XorDdos Linux Stealth 2022)
Near-miss passage: T1036.006 Space after Filename. Tactics: stealth. Description: Adversaries can hide a program's true filetype by changing the extension of a file. With certain file types (specifically this does not work with .app extensions), appending a space to the end of a filename will change how the file is processed by the operating system. For example, if there is a Mach-O executable file called <code>evil.bin</code>, when it is double clicked by a user, it will launch Terminal.app and execute. If this file is renamed to <code>evil.txt</code>, then when double clicked by a user, it will launch with the default text editing application (not executing the binary). However, if the file is renamed to <code>evil.txt </code> (note the space at the end), then when double clicked by a user, the true file type is determined by the OS and handled appropriately and the binary will be executed (Citation: Mac Backdoors are back). Adversaries can use this feature to trick users into double clicking benign-looking files of any format and ultimately executing something malicious.
Query: describe CVE-2015-4397
Matching passage: CVE-2015-4397. CWE: CWE-352. CVSS: 6.800000190734863. Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Node Template module for Drupal allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of users with the "access node template" permission for requests that delete node templates via unspecified vectors.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-4364. CWE: CWE-352. CVSS: 6.800000190734863. Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in includes/campaignmonitor_lists.admin.inc in the Campaign Monitor module 7.x-1.0 for Drupal allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of users for requests that (1) enable list subscriptions via a request to admin/config/services/campaignmonitor/lists/%/enable or (2) disable list subscriptions via a request to admin/config/services/campaignmonitor/lists/%/disable. NOTE: this refers to an issue in an independently developed Drupal module, and NOT an issue in the Campaign Monitor software itself (described on the campaignmonitor.com web site).
Query: SIEM correlation: discovery activity consistent with Network Service Discovery
Matching passage: T1046 Network Service Discovery. Tactics: discovery. Description: Adversaries may attempt to get a listing of services running on remote hosts and local network infrastructure devices, including those that may be vulnerable to remote software exploitation. Common methods to acquire this information include port, vulnerability, and/or wordlist scans using tools that are brought onto a system.(Citation: CISA AR21-126A FIVEHANDS May 2021) Within cloud environments, adversaries may attempt to discover services running on other cloud hosts. Additionally, if the cloud environment is connected to a on-premises environment, adversaries may be able to identify services running on non-cloud systems as well. Within macOS environments, adversaries may use the native Bonjour application to discover services running on other macOS hosts within a network. The Bonjour mDNSResponder daemon automatically registers and advertises a host’s registered services on the network. For example, adversaries can use a mDNS query (such as <code>dns-sd -B _ssh._tcp .</code>) to find other systems broadcasting the ssh service.(Citation: apple doco bonjour description)(Citation: macOS APT Activity Bradley)
Near-miss passage: T1087 Account Discovery. Tactics: discovery. Description: Adversaries may attempt to get a listing of valid accounts, usernames, or email addresses on a system or within a compromised environment. This information can help adversaries determine which accounts exist, which can aid in follow-on behavior such as brute-forcing, spear-phishing attacks, or account takeovers (e.g., [Valid Accounts](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1078)). Adversaries may use several methods to enumerate accounts, including abuse of existing tools, built-in commands, and potential misconfigurations that leak account names and roles or permissions in the targeted environment. For examples, cloud environments typically provide easily accessible interfaces to obtain user lists.(Citation: AWS List Users)(Citation: Google Cloud - IAM Servie Accounts List API) On hosts, adversaries can use default [PowerShell](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1059/001) and other command line functionality to identify accounts. Information about email addresses and accounts may also be extracted by searching an infected system’s files.
Query: patch priority for CVE-2015-5945
Matching passage: CVE-2015-5945. CWE: CWE-20. CVSS: 7.199999809265137. The Sandbox subsystem in Apple OS X before 10.11.1 allows local users to gain privileges via vectors involving NVRAM parameters.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-8360. CWE: CWE-20. CVSS: 9.800000190734863. An unspecified resource in Atlassian Bamboo before 5.9.9 and 5.10.x before 5.10.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via serialized data to the JMS port.
Query: adversary uses IDE Extensions
Matching passage: T1176.002 IDE Extensions. Tactics: persistence. Description: Adversaries may abuse an integrated development environment (IDE) extension to establish persistent access to victim systems.(Citation: Mnemonic misuse visual studio) IDEs such as Visual Studio Code, IntelliJ IDEA, and Eclipse support extensions - software components that add features like code linting, auto-completion, task automation, or integration with tools like Git and Docker. A malicious extension can be installed through an extension marketplace (i.e., [Compromise Software Dependencies and Development Tools](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1195/001)) or side-loaded directly into the IDE.(Citation: Abramovsky VSCode Security)(Citation: Lakshmanan Visual Studio Marketplace) In addition to installing malicious extensions, adversaries may also leverage benign ones. For example, adversaries may establish persistent SSH tunnels via the use of the VSCode Remote SSH extension (i.e., [IDE Tunneling](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1219/001)). Trust is typically established through the installation process; once installed, the malicious extension is run every time that the IDE is launched. The extension can then be used to execute arbitrary code, establish a backdoor, mine cryptocurrency, or exfiltrate data.(Citation: ExtensionTotal VSCode Extensions 2025)
Near-miss passage: T1176 Software Extensions. Tactics: persistence. Description: Adversaries may abuse software extensions to establish persistent access to victim systems. Software extensions are modular components that enhance or customize the functionality of software applications, including web browsers, Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), and other platforms.(Citation: Chrome Extension C2 Malware)(Citation: Abramovsky VSCode Security) Extensions are typically installed via official marketplaces, app stores, or manually loaded by users, and they often inherit the permissions and access levels of the host application. Malicious extensions can be introduced through various methods, including social engineering, compromised marketplaces, or direct installation by users or by adversaries who have already gained access to a system. Malicious extensions can be named similarly or identically to benign extensions in marketplaces. Security mechanisms in extension marketplaces may be insufficient to detect malicious components, allowing adversaries to bypass automated scanners or exploit trust established during the installation process. Adversaries may also abuse benign extensions to achieve their objectives, such as using legitimate functionality to tunnel data or bypass security controls. The modular nature of extensions and their integration with host applications make them an attractive target for adversaries seeking to exploit trusted software ecosystems. Detection can be challenging due to the inherent trust placed in extensions during installation and their ability to blend into normal application workflows.
Query: vulnerability: Advantech WebAccess before 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a browser plugin.
Matching passage: CVE-2015-6467. CWE: UNKNOWN. CVSS: 8.100000381469727. Advantech WebAccess before 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a browser plugin.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-8406. CWE: UNKNOWN. CVSS: 10.0. Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.268 and 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.228 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.554 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 20.0.0.204, Adobe AIR SDK before 20.0.0.204, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 20.0.0.204 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8048, CVE-2015-8049, CVE-2015-8050, CVE-2015-8055, CVE-2015-8056, CVE-2015-8057, CVE-2015-8058, CVE-2015-8059, CVE-2015-8061, CVE-2015-8062, CVE-2015-8063, CVE-2015-8064, CVE-2015-8065, CVE-2015-8066, CVE-2015-8067, CVE-2015-8068, CVE-2015-8069, CVE-2015-8070, CVE-2015-8071, CVE-2015-8401, CVE-2015-8402, CVE-2015-8403, CVE-2015-8404, CVE-2015-8405, CVE-2015-8410, CVE-2015-8411, CVE-2015-8412, CVE-2015-8413, CVE-2015-8414, CVE-2015-8420, CVE-2015-8421, CVE-2015-8422, CVE-2015-8423, CVE-2015-8424, CVE-2015-8425, CVE-2015-8426, CVE-2015-8427, CVE-2015-8428, CVE-2015-8429, CVE-2015-8430, CVE-2015-8431, CVE-2015-8432, CVE-2015-8433, CVE-2015-8434, CVE-2015-8435, CVE-2015-8436, CVE-2015-8437, CVE-2015-8441, CVE-2015-8442, CVE-2015-8447, CVE-2015-8448, CVE-2015-8449, CVE-2015-8450, CVE-2015-8452, and CVE-2015-8454.
Query: risk of The kernel in Apple iOS before 8.4.1 and OS X before 10.10.5 does not properly restrict the mach_port_space_info interface, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive memory-layout
Matching passage: CVE-2015-3766. CWE: CWE-200. CVSS: 4.300000190734863. The kernel in Apple iOS before 8.4.1 and OS X before 10.10.5 does not properly restrict the mach_port_space_info interface, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive memory-layout information via a crafted app.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-8252. CWE: CWE-200. CVSS: 5.900000095367432. The Frontel protocol before 3 on RSI Video Technologies Videofied devices sends a cleartext serial number, which allows remote attackers to determine a hardcoded key by sniffing the network and performing a "jumbled up" calculation with this number.
Query: Sigma YAML for windows / process_creation
Matching passage: Sigma rule: Detects the execution of SecurityXploded Tools. Logsource: windows / process_creation. Rule: title: HackTool - SecurityXploded Execution id: 7679d464-4f74-45e2-9e01-ac66c5eb041a status: stable description: Detects the execution of SecurityXploded Tools references: - https://securityxploded.com/ - https://web.archive.org/web/20200601000524/https://cyberx-labs.com/blog/gangnam-industrial-style-apt-campaign-targets-korean-industrial-companies/ author: Florian Roth (Nextron Systems) date: 2018-12-19 modified: 2023-02-04 tags: - attack.credential-access - attack.t1555 logsource: category: process_creation product: windows detection: selection: - Company: SecurityXploded - Image|endswith: PasswordDump.exe - OriginalFileName|endswith: PasswordDump.exe condition: selection falsepositives: - Unlikely level: critical
Near-miss passage: Sigma rule: Detects listing or file reading of ".dockerenv" which can be a sing of potential container discovery. Logsource: linux / process_creation. Rule: title: Docker Container Discovery Via Dockerenv Listing id: 11701de9-d5a5-44aa-8238-84252f131895 status: test description: Detects listing or file reading of ".dockerenv" which can be a sing of potential container discovery references: - https://blog.skyplabs.net/posts/container-detection/ - https://stackoverflow.com/questions/20010199/how-to-determine-if-a-process-runs-inside-lxc-docker tags: - attack.discovery - attack.t1082 author: Seth Hanford date: 2023-08-23 logsource: category: process_creation product: linux detection: selection: Image|endswith: - /cat - /dir - /find - /ls - /stat - /test - grep CommandLine|endswith: .dockerenv condition: selection falsepositives: - Legitimate system administrator usage of these commands - Some container tools or deployments may use these techniques natively to determine how they proceed with execution, and will need to be filtered level: low
Query: incident response steps for Lateral movement indicators for Video Capture
Matching passage: Playbook for T1125 Video Capture. 1) Validate alert telemetry against T1125. 2) Scope affected hosts and accounts. 3) Contain by isolating endpoint / disabling account if confirmed. 4) Hunt for related tactics: collection. 5) Eradicate persistence and recover. Reference detection notes: An adversary can leverage a computer's peripheral devices (e.g., integrated cameras or webcams) or applications (e.g., video call services) to capture video recordings for the purpose of gathering information. Images may also be captured from devices or applications, potentially in specified intervals, in lieu of video files. Malware or scripts may be used to interact with the devices through an a
Near-miss passage: Playbook for T1123 Audio Capture. Different response path focused on collection.