
Summary
This detection rule identifies potentially malicious execution of the 'odbcconf.exe' tool with the '-f' flag, specifically when it is used to load a response file that does not use the conventional '.rsp' file extension. The 'odbcconf.exe' utility allows users to configure ODBC data sources and settings, but its misuse can signal attempts to execute commands or scripts in a stealthy manner, typically associated with lateral movement or persistence tactics commonly employed by threat actors. By monitoring processes that invoke 'odbcconf.exe' with the 'CommandLine' containing the '-f' flag and ensuring that the extensions of response files deviating from the expected format, the rule outlines a condition to flag such executions as suspicious, particularly when executed by the 'runonce.exe' parent process. The detection is concentrated on specific criteria which combine both the command line command features and ensure that no legitimate '.rsp' files are involved, reducing the likelihood of false positives.
Categories
- Windows
Data Sources
- Process
Created: 2023-05-22