MMC Executing Files with Reversed Extensions Using RTLO Abuse
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About the rule
Rule Type
Standard
Rule Description
Detects malicious behavior where the MMC utility (`mmc.exe`) executes files with reversed extensions caused by Right-to-Left Override (RLO) abuse, disguising them as document formats.
Severity
Critical
Detection
Execution Mode
realtime
Log Sources
Windows
Author
@Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel (Nextron Systems)
