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Potential Waveedit.DLL Sideloading

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Summary
This detection rule identifies potential sideloading attempts of the 'waveedit.dll' file, which is associated with the Nero WaveEditor application. Sideloading is often exploited by attackers to load malicious DLLs masquerading as legitimate applications. The rule monitors image load events in Windows environments, specifically looking for the loading of 'waveedit.dll' from unexpected locations. The rule utilizes a combination of file path filtering, ensuring that 'waveedit.dll' is only allowed to load from its designated directory (C:\Program Files (x86)\Nero\Nero Apps\Nero WaveEditor\ or C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero Apps\Nero WaveEditor\). If the DLL is loaded from a non-standard location, the event is flagged as a potential security threat. The high severity level indicates a significant risk if such behavior is detected, warranting further investigation.
Categories
  • Windows
Data Sources
  • Image
Created: 2023-06-14