
Summary
This detection rule is designed to identify potential abuse of the Windows provisioning registry key, which could lead to binary proxy execution using the "Provlaunch.exe" executable. The rule specifically targets command creation via the registry located at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Provisioning\Commands\', indicative of an attacker’s attempt to utilize legitimate Windows functionalities for malicious execution of commands indirectly. Triggering this detection could signal an evasion tactic used by threat actors to run unauthorized binaries without raising immediate alarm and could be leveraged in further malicious activities such as executing payloads or performing lateral movements within a targeted network. Users should be aware of the high risk associated with such activities and ensure their monitoring tools are capable of identifying this kind of threat execution path. The rule’s significance is heightened due to its ability to spot advanced persistent threats that may aim to obfuscate their actions by blending in with legitimate Windows process framework.
Categories
- Endpoint
- Windows
Data Sources
- Windows Registry
- Process
Created: 2023-08-08