
Summary
The detection rule identifies potential DLL sideloading involving the 'iviewers.dll', which is part of the OLE/COM Object Interface Viewer. DLL sideloading is a technique whereby a malicious DLL is loaded instead of a legitimate one, often to execute unauthorized code with the privileges of a legitimate application. This rule specifically looks for instances where 'iviewers.dll' is loaded from potentially unsafe locations, suggesting that the system may be compromised. It utilizes the condition where the image loaded ends with '\iviewers.dll', but only triggers if it does not originate from the trusted Windows Kits directory. Overall, this rule helps in the detection of stealthy attacks that attempt to evade standard security measures by leveraging valid system components.
Categories
- Windows
Data Sources
- Image
Created: 2023-03-21