WebDav Client Execution Via Rundll32.EXE
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About the rule
Rule Type
Standard
Rule Description
Detects "svchost.exe" spawning "rundll32.exe" with command arguments like "C:\\windows\\system32\\davclnt.dll,DavSetCookie". This could be an indicator of exfiltration or use of WebDav to launch code (hosted on a WebDav server).
Severity
Trouble
Rule Requirement
Criteria
Action1: actionname = "Process started" AND PARENTPROCESSNAME endswith "\svchost.exe" AND (PROCESSNAME endswith "\rundll32.exe" OR ORIGINALFILENAME = "RUNDLL32.EXE") AND COMMANDLINE contains "C:\windows\system32\davclnt.dll,DavSetCookie" select Action1.HOSTNAME,Action1.MESSAGE,Action1.COMMANDLINE,Action1.FILE_NAME,Action1.PROCESSNAME,Action1.USERNAME,Action1.PARENTPROCESSNAME
Detection
Execution Mode
realtime
Log Sources
Windows
Author
Roberto Rodriguez (Cyb3rWard0g), OTR (Open Threat Research)
