alirezaaminzadeh/secembed-pairs huggingface dataset:
Query: Suspicious Remote Desktop Protocol execution detected on endpoint
Matching passage: T1021.001 Remote Desktop Protocol. Tactics: lateral movement. Description: Adversaries may use [Valid Accounts](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1078) to log into a computer using the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). The adversary may then perform actions as the logged-on user. Remote desktop is a common feature in operating systems. It allows a user to log into an interactive session with a system desktop graphical user interface on a remote system. Microsoft refers to its implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) as Remote Desktop Services (RDS).(Citation: TechNet Remote Desktop Services) Adversaries may connect to a remote system over RDP/RDS to expand access if the service is enabled and allows access to accounts with known credentials. Adversaries will likely use Credential Access techniques to acquire credentials to use with RDP. Adversaries may also use RDP in conjunction with the [Accessibility Features](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1546/008) or [Terminal Services DLL](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1505/005) for Persistence.(Citation: Alperovitch Malware)
Near-miss passage: T1021.005 VNC. Tactics: lateral movement. Description: Adversaries may use [Valid Accounts](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1078) to remotely control machines using Virtual Network Computing (VNC). VNC is a platform-independent desktop sharing system that uses the RFB (“remote framebuffer”) protocol to enable users to remotely control another computer’s display by relaying the screen, mouse, and keyboard inputs over the network.(Citation: The Remote Framebuffer Protocol) VNC differs from [Remote Desktop Protocol](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1021/001) as VNC is screen-sharing software rather than resource-sharing software. By default, VNC uses the system's authentication, but it can be configured to use credentials specific to VNC.(Citation: MacOS VNC software for Remote Desktop)(Citation: VNC Authentication) Adversaries may abuse VNC to perform malicious actions as the logged-on user such as opening documents, downloading files, and running arbitrary commands. An adversary could use VNC to remotely control and monitor a system to collect data and information to pivot to other systems within the network. Specific VNC libraries/implementations have also been susceptible to brute force attacks and memory usage exploitation.(Citation: Hijacking VNC)(Citation: macOS root VNC login without authentication)(Citation: VNC Vulnerabilities)(Citation: Offensive Security VNC Authentication Check)(Citation: Attacking VNC Servers PentestLab)(Citation: Havana authentication bug)
Query: Sigma YAML for windows / registry_delete
Matching passage: Sigma rule: Detects the removal of folders from the "ProtectedFolders" list of of exploit guard. This could indicate an attacker try. Logsource: windows / registry_delete. Rule: title: Folder Removed From Exploit Guard ProtectedFolders List - Registry id: 272e55a4-9e6b-4211-acb6-78f51f0b1b40 status: test description: Detects the removal of folders from the "ProtectedFolders" list of of exploit guard. This could indicate an attacker trying to launch an encryption process or trying to manipulate data inside of the protected folder references: - https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2017/10/23/windows-defender-exploit-guard-reduce-the-attack-surface-against-next-generation-malware/ author: Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems) date: 2022-08-05 modified: 2023-02-08 tags: - attack.defense-impairment - attack.t1685 logsource: category: registry_delete product: windows detection: selection: EventType: DeleteValue TargetObject|contains: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\Controlled Folder Access\ProtectedFolders condition: selection falsepositives: - Legitimate administrators removing applications (should always be investigated) level: high
Near-miss passage: Sigma rule: Detects the installation of RTCore service. Which could be an indication of Micro-Star MSI Afterburner vulnerable driver. Logsource: windows / system. Rule: title: RTCore Suspicious Service Installation id: 91c49341-e2ef-40c0-ac45-49ec5c3fe26c status: test description: Detects the installation of RTCore service. Which could be an indication of Micro-Star MSI Afterburner vulnerable driver abuse references: - https://github.com/br-sn/CheekyBlinder/blob/e1764a8a0e7cda8a3716aefa35799f560686e01c/CheekyBlinder/CheekyBlinder.cpp author: Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems) date: 2022-08-30 tags: - attack.persistence logsource: product: windows service: system detection: selection: Provider_Name: Service Control Manager EventID: 7045 ServiceName: RTCore64 condition: selection falsepositives: - Unknown level: high
Query: SOC runbook when seeing Encoded PowerShell / command-line abuse matching Network Security Appliances
Matching passage: Playbook for T1590.006 Network Security Appliances. 1) Validate alert telemetry against T1590.006. 2) Scope affected hosts and accounts. 3) Contain by isolating endpoint / disabling account if confirmed. 4) Hunt for related tactics: reconnaissance. 5) Eradicate persistence and recover. Reference detection notes: Adversaries may gather information about the victim's network security appliances that can be used during targeting. Information about network security appliances may include a variety of details, such as the existence and specifics of deployed firewalls, content filters, and proxies/bastion hosts. Adversaries may also target information about victim network-based intrusion detection systems (NIDS
Near-miss passage: Playbook for T1590.004 Network Topology. Different response path focused on reconnaissance.
Query: patch priority for CVE-2015-8386
Matching passage: CVE-2015-8386. CWE: CWE-119. CVSS: 9.800000190734863. PCRE before 8.38 mishandles the interaction of lookbehind assertions and mutually recursive subpatterns, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted regular expression, as demonstrated by a JavaScript RegExp object encountered by Konqueror.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-3795. CWE: CWE-119. CVSS: 9.300000190734863. libxpc in Apple iOS before 8.4.1 and OS X before 10.10.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app that sends a malformed XPC message.
Query: detect Detects execution of the "esxcli" command with the "storage" flag in order to retrieve information about the storage sta in logs
Matching passage: Sigma rule: Detects execution of the "esxcli" command with the "storage" flag in order to retrieve information about the storage sta. Logsource: linux / process_creation. Rule: title: ESXi Storage Information Discovery Via ESXCLI id: f41dada5-3f56-4232-8503-3fb7f9cf2d60 status: test description: Detects execution of the "esxcli" command with the "storage" flag in order to retrieve information about the storage status and other related information. Seen used by malware such as DarkSide and LockBit. references: - https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/21/e/darkside-linux-vms-targeted.html - https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/22/a/analysis-and-Impact-of-lockbit-ransomwares-first-linux-and-vmware-esxi-variant.html - https://developer.broadcom.com/xapis/esxcli-command-reference/7.0.0/namespace/esxcli_storage.html author: Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems), Cedric Maurugeon date: 2023-09-04 tags: - attack.discovery - attack.execution - attack.t1033 - attack.t1007 - attack.t1059.012 logsource: category: process_creation product: linux detection: selection_img: Image|endswith: /esxcli CommandLine|contains: storage selection_cli: CommandLine|contains: - ' get' - ' list' condition: all of selection_* falsepositives: - Legitimate administration activities level: medium
Near-miss passage: Sigma rule: Detects installation or execution of services. Logsource: windows / system. Rule: title: HackTool Service Registration or Execution id: d26ce60c-2151-403c-9a42-49420d87b5e4 status: test description: Detects installation or execution of services references: - Internal Research author: Florian Roth (Nextron Systems) date: 2022-03-21 modified: 2023-08-07 tags: - attack.execution - attack.t1569.002 - attack.s0029 logsource: product: windows service: system detection: selection_eid: Provider_Name: Service Control Manager EventID: - 7045 - 7036 selection_service_name: ServiceName|contains: - cachedump - DumpSvc - gsecdump - pwdump - UACBypassedService - WCE SERVICE - WCESERVICE - winexesvc selection_service_image: ImagePath|contains: bypass condition: selection_eid and 1 of selection_service_* falsepositives: - Unknown level: high
Query: exploit The HudsonPrivateSecurityRealm class in Jenkins before 1.600 and LTS before 1.596.1 does not restrict access to reserved names when using the "Jenkins' own user database" setting, 
Matching passage: CVE-2015-1810. CWE: CWE-264. CVSS: 4.599999904632568. The HudsonPrivateSecurityRealm class in Jenkins before 1.600 and LTS before 1.596.1 does not restrict access to reserved names when using the "Jenkins' own user database" setting, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges by creating a reserved name.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-2527. CWE: CWE-264. CVSS: 7.199999809265137. The process-initialization implementation in win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 does not properly constrain impersonation levels, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Query: indicators of Network Security Appliances
Matching passage: T1590.006 Network Security Appliances. Tactics: reconnaissance. Description: Adversaries may gather information about the victim's network security appliances that can be used during targeting. Information about network security appliances may include a variety of details, such as the existence and specifics of deployed firewalls, content filters, and proxies/bastion hosts. Adversaries may also target information about victim network-based intrusion detection systems (NIDS) or other appliances related to defensive cybersecurity operations. Adversaries may gather this information in various ways, such as direct collection actions via [Active Scanning](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1595) or [Phishing for Information](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1598).(Citation: Nmap Firewalls NIDS) Information about network security appliances may also be exposed to adversaries via online or other accessible data sets (ex: [Search Victim-Owned Websites](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1594)). Gathering this information may reveal opportunities for other forms of reconnaissance (ex: [Search Open Technical Databases](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1596) or [Search Open Websites/Domains](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1593)), establishing operational resources (ex: [Develop Capabilities](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1587) or [Obtain Capabilities](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1588)), and/or initial access (ex: [External Remote Services](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1133)).
Near-miss passage: T1590.003 Network Trust Dependencies. Tactics: reconnaissance. Description: Adversaries may gather information about the victim's network trust dependencies that can be used during targeting. Information about network trusts may include a variety of details, including second or third-party organizations/domains (ex: managed service providers, contractors, etc.) that have connected (and potentially elevated) network access. Adversaries may gather this information in various ways, such as direct elicitation via [Phishing for Information](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1598). Information about network trusts may also be exposed to adversaries via online or other accessible data sets (ex: [Search Open Technical Databases](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1596)).(Citation: Pentesting AD Forests) Gathering this information may reveal opportunities for other forms of reconnaissance (ex: [Active Scanning](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1595) or [Search Open Websites/Domains](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1593)), establishing operational resources (ex: [Acquire Infrastructure](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1583) or [Compromise Infrastructure](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1584)), and/or initial access (ex: [Trusted Relationship](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1199)).
Query: Outbound C2 pattern associated with Lateral Tool Transfer
Matching passage: T1570 Lateral Tool Transfer. Tactics: lateral movement. Description: Adversaries may transfer tools or other files between systems in a compromised environment. Once brought into the victim environment (i.e., [Ingress Tool Transfer](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1105)) files may then be copied from one system to another to stage adversary tools or other files over the course of an operation. Adversaries may copy files between internal victim systems to support lateral movement using inherent file sharing protocols such as file sharing over [SMB/Windows Admin Shares](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1021/002) to connected network shares or with authenticated connections via [Remote Desktop Protocol](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1021/001).(Citation: Unit42 LockerGoga 2019) Files can also be transferred using native or otherwise present tools on the victim system, such as scp, rsync, curl, sftp, and [ftp](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0095). In some cases, adversaries may be able to leverage [Web Service](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1102)s such as Dropbox or OneDrive to copy files from one machine to another via shared, automatically synced folders.(Citation: Dropbox Malware Sync)
Near-miss passage: T1563.002 RDP Hijacking. Tactics: lateral movement. Description: Adversaries may hijack a legitimate user’s remote desktop session to move laterally within an environment. Remote desktop is a common feature in operating systems. It allows a user to log into an interactive session with a system desktop graphical user interface on a remote system. Microsoft refers to its implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) as Remote Desktop Services (RDS).(Citation: TechNet Remote Desktop Services) Adversaries may perform RDP session hijacking which involves stealing a legitimate user's remote session. Typically, a user is notified when someone else is trying to steal their session. With System permissions and using Terminal Services Console, `c:\windows\system32\tscon.exe [session number to be stolen]`, an adversary can hijack a session without the need for credentials or prompts to the user.(Citation: RDP Hijacking Korznikov) This can be done remotely or locally and with active or disconnected sessions.(Citation: RDP Hijacking Medium) It can also lead to [Remote System Discovery](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1018) and Privilege Escalation by stealing a Domain Admin or higher privileged account session. All of this can be done by using native Windows commands, but it has also been added as a feature in red teaming tools.(Citation: Kali Redsnarf)
Query: CVE similar to CVE-2015-6825
Matching passage: CVE-2015-6825. CWE: CWE-20. CVSS: 7.5. The ff_frame_thread_init function in libavcodec/pthread_frame.c in FFmpeg before 2.7.2 mishandles certain memory-allocation failures, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid pointer access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file, as demonstrated by an AVI file.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-9246. CWE: CWE-20. CVSS: 9.800000190734863. An issue was discovered in Skybox Platform before 7.5.201. Remote Unauthenticated Code Execution exists via a WAR archive containing a JSP file. The WAR file is sent to /skyboxview-softwareupdate/services/CollectorSoftwareUpdate and the JSP file is reached at /opt/skyboxview/thirdparty/jboss/server/web/work/jboss.web/localhost.
Query: CVE similar to CVE-2015-0894
Matching passage: CVE-2015-0894. CWE: CWE-89. CVSS: 6.0. SQL injection vulnerability in the All In One WP Security & Firewall plugin before 3.8.8 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-5641. CWE: CWE-89. CVSS: 6.5. SQL injection vulnerability in baserCMS before 3.0.8 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.
Query: write Sigma for Detects a certain command line flag combination used by mpiexec.exe LOLBIN from HPC pack that can be used to execute any
Matching passage: Sigma rule: Detects a certain command line flag combination used by mpiexec.exe LOLBIN from HPC pack that can be used to execute any. Logsource: windows / process_creation. Rule: title: MpiExec Lolbin id: 729ce0ea-5d8f-4769-9762-e35de441586d status: test description: Detects a certain command line flag combination used by mpiexec.exe LOLBIN from HPC pack that can be used to execute any other binary references: - https://twitter.com/mrd0x/status/1465058133303246867 - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/high-performance-computing/mpiexec?view=hpc19-ps author: Florian Roth (Nextron Systems) date: 2022-01-11 modified: 2024-11-23 tags: - attack.execution - attack.stealth - attack.t1218 logsource: category: process_creation product: windows detection: selection_binary: - Image|endswith: \mpiexec.exe - Hashes|contains: IMPHASH=d8b52ef6aaa3a81501bdfff9dbb96217 selection_flags: CommandLine|contains: - ' /n 1 ' - ' -n 1 ' condition: all of selection* falsepositives: - Unknown level: high
Near-miss passage: Sigma rule: Adversaries may search the Registry on compromised systems for insecurely stored credentials. The Windows Registry store. Logsource: windows / process_creation. Rule: title: Enumeration for Credentials in Registry id: e0b0c2ab-3d52-46d9-8cb7-049dc775fbd1 status: test description: 'Adversaries may search the Registry on compromised systems for insecurely stored credentials. The Windows Registry stores configuration information that can be used by the system or other programs. Adversaries may query the Registry looking for credentials and passwords that have been stored for use by other programs or services ' references: - https://github.com/redcanaryco/atomic-red-team/blob/f339e7da7d05f6057fdfcdd3742bfcf365fee2a9/atomics/T1552.002/T1552.002.md author: frack113 date: 2021-12-20 modified: 2022-12-25 tags: - attack.credential-access - attack.t1552.002 logsource: category: process_creation product: windows detection: reg: Image|endswith: \reg.exe CommandLine|contains|all: - ' query ' - '/t ' - REG_SZ - /s hive: - CommandLine|contains|all: - '/f ' - HKLM - CommandLine|contains|all: - '/f ' - HKCU - CommandLine|contains: HKCU\Software\SimonTatham\PuTTY\Sessions condition: reg and hive falsepositives: - Unknown level: medium
Query: exploit Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Google V8 before 4.7.80.23, as used in Google Chrome before 47.0.2526.80, allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have othe
Matching passage: CVE-2015-8548. CWE: UNKNOWN. CVSS: 10.0. Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Google V8 before 4.7.80.23, as used in Google Chrome before 47.0.2526.80, allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other impact via unknown vectors, a different issue than CVE-2015-8478.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-5574. CWE: UNKNOWN. CVSS: 10.0. Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.241 and 19.x before 19.0.0.185 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.521 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 19.0.0.190, Adobe AIR SDK before 19.0.0.190, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 19.0.0.190 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5570, CVE-2015-5581, CVE-2015-5584, and CVE-2015-6682.
Query: risk of Quartz Composer Framework in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via 
Matching passage: CVE-2015-5771. CWE: CWE-119. CVSS: 6.800000190734863. Quartz Composer Framework in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted QuickTime file.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-3680. CWE: CWE-119. CVSS: 6.800000190734863. Apple Type Services (ATS) in Apple OS X before 10.10.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted font file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-3679, CVE-2015-3681, and CVE-2015-3682.
Query: SIEM correlation: stealth activity consistent with Direct Volume Access
Matching passage: T1006 Direct Volume Access. Tactics: stealth. Description: Adversaries may directly access a volume to bypass file access controls and file system monitoring. Windows allows programs to have direct access to logical volumes. Programs with direct access may read and write files directly from the drive by analyzing file system data structures. This technique may bypass Windows file access controls as well as file system monitoring tools.(Citation: Hakobyan 2009) Utilities, such as `NinjaCopy`, exist to perform these actions in PowerShell.(Citation: Github PowerSploit Ninjacopy) Adversaries may also use built-in or third-party utilities (such as `vssadmin`, `wbadmin`, and [esentutl](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0404)) to create shadow copies or backups of data from system volumes.(Citation: LOLBAS Esentutl)
Near-miss passage: T1564.003 Hidden Window. Tactics: stealth. Description: Adversaries may use hidden windows to conceal malicious activity from the plain sight of users. In some cases, windows that would typically be displayed when an application carries out an operation can be hidden. This may be utilized by system administrators to avoid disrupting user work environments when carrying out administrative tasks. Adversaries may abuse these functionalities to hide otherwise visible windows from users so as not to alert the user to adversary activity on the system.(Citation: Antiquated Mac Malware) On macOS, the configurations for how applications run are listed in property list (plist) files. One of the tags in these files can be <code>apple.awt.UIElement</code>, which allows for Java applications to prevent the application's icon from appearing in the Dock. A common use for this is when applications run in the system tray, but don't also want to show up in the Dock. Similarly, on Windows there are a variety of features in scripting languages, such as [PowerShell](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1059/001), Jscript, and [Visual Basic](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1059/005) to make windows hidden. One example of this is <code>powershell.exe -WindowStyle Hidden</code>.(Citation: PowerShell About 2019) The Windows Registry can also be edited to hide application windows from the current user. For example, by setting the `WindowPosition` subkey in the `HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Console\%SystemRoot%_System32_WindowsPowerShell_v1.0_PowerShell.exe` Registry key to a maximum value, PowerShell windows will open off screen and be hidden.(Citation: Cantoris Computing) In addition, Windows supports the `CreateDesktop()` API that can create a hidden desktop window with its own corresponding <code>explorer.exe</code> process.(Citation: Hidden VNC)(Citation: Anatomy of an hVNC Attack) All applications running on the hidden desktop window, such as a hidden VNC (hVNC) session,(Citation: Hidden VNC) will be invisible to other desktops windows. Adversarie