Analysis
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max time kernel
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max time network
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platform
windows10-2004_x64 -
resource
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resource tags
arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20231215-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64system -
submitted
12-01-2024 15:33
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
560413121810458b463f81c6dd92268c.exe
Resource
win7-20231215-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
560413121810458b463f81c6dd92268c.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20231215-en
General
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Target
560413121810458b463f81c6dd92268c.exe
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Size
201KB
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MD5
560413121810458b463f81c6dd92268c
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SHA1
380fa45a2b2146eecc8465d7f74837ca7b5cf6c8
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SHA256
8518533444f9d26fabdd17053c4e69df268c6f3d3ef8be30fd2ab649641b6343
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SHA512
d3d0e00df027aca159535c26fe2408d9ff2848be237fca5f51ba08117aca899a20b287c9b349ce4892cf37e32038876a5f999604f0bb713cafe1c26bb8b8dc18
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SSDEEP
3072:mxrEQcahJioaqVAdZODEXaMs9HhMRhIe26KmUQQqRAGGovBL2A:mEQcaZYAEXD0hdHXn
Malware Config
Extracted
smokeloader
pub1
Extracted
smokeloader
2020
http://host-file-host6.com/
http://host-host-file8.com/
Signatures
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Modifies firewall policy service 2 TTPs 4 IoCs
Processes:
explorer.exedescription ioc process Key created \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\StandardProfile explorer.exe Set value (int) \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\StandardProfile\EnableFirewall = "0" explorer.exe Key created \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\PublicProfile explorer.exe Set value (int) \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\PublicProfile\EnableFirewall = "0" explorer.exe -
SmokeLoader
Modular backdoor trojan in use since 2014.
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Sets file execution options in registry 2 TTPs 4 IoCs
Processes:
240D.exeexplorer.exedescription ioc process Key created \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\m5w1c557s.exe 240D.exe Set value (str) \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\m5w1c557s.exe\DisableExceptionChainValidation 240D.exe Key created \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\rstrui.exe explorer.exe Set value (str) \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\rstrui.exe\Debugger = "xuypt.exe" explorer.exe -
Checks BIOS information in registry 2 TTPs 1 IoCs
BIOS information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.
Processes:
explorer.exedescription ioc process Key value queried \REGISTRY\MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System\SystemBiosVersion explorer.exe -
Checks computer location settings 2 TTPs 1 IoCs
Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.
Processes:
3043.exedescription ioc process Key value queried \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-3073191680-435865314-2862784915-1000\Control Panel\International\Geo\Nation 3043.exe -
Deletes itself 1 IoCs
Processes:
pid process 3440 -
Executes dropped EXE 3 IoCs
Processes:
240D.exe3043.exeWindowsUpdater.exepid process 4452 240D.exe 3384 3043.exe 440 WindowsUpdater.exe -
Loads dropped DLL 2 IoCs
Processes:
WindowsUpdater.exepid process 440 WindowsUpdater.exe 440 WindowsUpdater.exe -
Adds Run key to start application 2 TTPs 2 IoCs
Processes:
explorer.exedescription ioc process Set value (str) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-3073191680-435865314-2862784915-1000\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\Java Updater = "C:\\ProgramData\\Java Updater\\m5w1c557s.exe" explorer.exe Set value (str) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-3073191680-435865314-2862784915-1000\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\Java Updater = "\"C:\\ProgramData\\Java Updater\\m5w1c557s.exe\"" explorer.exe -
Processes:
240D.exedescription ioc process Key value queried \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\EnableLUA 240D.exe -
Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger 8 IoCs
Processes:
240D.exeexplorer.exepid process 4452 240D.exe 1764 explorer.exe 1764 explorer.exe 1764 explorer.exe 1764 explorer.exe 1764 explorer.exe 1764 explorer.exe 1764 explorer.exe -
Enumerates physical storage devices 1 TTPs
Attempts to interact with connected storage/optical drive(s).
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Program crash 1 IoCs
Processes:
WerFault.exepid pid_target process target process 772 1764 WerFault.exe explorer.exe -
NSIS installer 4 IoCs
Processes:
resource yara_rule C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\3043.exe nsis_installer_2 C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\3043.exe nsis_installer_2 C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\WindowsUpdater.exe nsis_installer_1 C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\WindowsUpdater.exe nsis_installer_2 -
Checks SCSI registry key(s) 3 TTPs 3 IoCs
SCSI information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.
Processes:
560413121810458b463f81c6dd92268c.exedescription ioc process Key enumerated \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\SCSI 560413121810458b463f81c6dd92268c.exe Key opened \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\SCSI 560413121810458b463f81c6dd92268c.exe Key queried \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\SCSI 560413121810458b463f81c6dd92268c.exe -
Checks processor information in registry 2 TTPs 4 IoCs
Processor information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.
Processes:
explorer.exe240D.exedescription ioc process Key opened \REGISTRY\MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System\CentralProcessor\0 explorer.exe Key value queried \REGISTRY\MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System\CentralProcessor\0\ProcessorNameString explorer.exe Key opened \REGISTRY\MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System\CentralProcessor\0 240D.exe Key value queried \REGISTRY\MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System\CentralProcessor\0\ProcessorNameString 240D.exe -
Enumerates system info in registry 2 TTPs 2 IoCs
Processes:
explorer.exedescription ioc process Key opened \REGISTRY\MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System\BIOS explorer.exe Key value queried \REGISTRY\MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System\BIOS\SystemManufacturer explorer.exe -
Modifies Internet Explorer Protected Mode 1 TTPs 4 IoCs
Processes:
explorer.exedescription ioc process Set value (int) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-3073191680-435865314-2862784915-1000\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\2\2500 = "3" explorer.exe Set value (int) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-3073191680-435865314-2862784915-1000\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3\2500 = "3" explorer.exe Set value (int) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-3073191680-435865314-2862784915-1000\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4\2500 = "3" explorer.exe Set value (int) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-3073191680-435865314-2862784915-1000\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\1\2500 = "3" explorer.exe -
Modifies Internet Explorer Protected Mode Banner 1 TTPs 1 IoCs
Processes:
explorer.exedescription ioc process Set value (int) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-3073191680-435865314-2862784915-1000\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\NoProtectedModeBanner = "1" explorer.exe -
Processes:
explorer.exedescription ioc process Key created \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-3073191680-435865314-2862784915-1000\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main explorer.exe -
Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
Processes:
560413121810458b463f81c6dd92268c.exepid process 4992 560413121810458b463f81c6dd92268c.exe 4992 560413121810458b463f81c6dd92268c.exe 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 3440 -
Suspicious behavior: MapViewOfSection 3 IoCs
Processes:
560413121810458b463f81c6dd92268c.exe240D.exepid process 4992 560413121810458b463f81c6dd92268c.exe 4452 240D.exe 4452 240D.exe -
Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 30 IoCs
Processes:
240D.exeexplorer.exedescription pid process Token: SeDebugPrivilege 4452 240D.exe Token: SeRestorePrivilege 4452 240D.exe Token: SeBackupPrivilege 4452 240D.exe Token: SeLoadDriverPrivilege 4452 240D.exe Token: SeCreatePagefilePrivilege 4452 240D.exe Token: SeShutdownPrivilege 4452 240D.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 4452 240D.exe Token: SeChangeNotifyPrivilege 4452 240D.exe Token: SeCreateTokenPrivilege 4452 240D.exe Token: SeMachineAccountPrivilege 4452 240D.exe Token: SeSecurityPrivilege 4452 240D.exe Token: SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege 4452 240D.exe Token: SeCreateGlobalPrivilege 4452 240D.exe Token: 33 4452 240D.exe Token: SeDebugPrivilege 1764 explorer.exe Token: SeRestorePrivilege 1764 explorer.exe Token: SeBackupPrivilege 1764 explorer.exe Token: SeLoadDriverPrivilege 1764 explorer.exe Token: SeCreatePagefilePrivilege 1764 explorer.exe Token: SeShutdownPrivilege 1764 explorer.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1764 explorer.exe Token: SeChangeNotifyPrivilege 1764 explorer.exe Token: SeCreateTokenPrivilege 1764 explorer.exe Token: SeMachineAccountPrivilege 1764 explorer.exe Token: SeSecurityPrivilege 1764 explorer.exe Token: SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege 1764 explorer.exe Token: SeCreateGlobalPrivilege 1764 explorer.exe Token: 33 1764 explorer.exe Token: SeShutdownPrivilege 3440 Token: SeCreatePagefilePrivilege 3440 -
Suspicious use of UnmapMainImage 1 IoCs
Processes:
pid process 3440 -
Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 12 IoCs
Processes:
240D.exe3043.exedescription pid process target process PID 3440 wrote to memory of 4452 3440 240D.exe PID 3440 wrote to memory of 4452 3440 240D.exe PID 3440 wrote to memory of 4452 3440 240D.exe PID 3440 wrote to memory of 3384 3440 3043.exe PID 3440 wrote to memory of 3384 3440 3043.exe PID 3440 wrote to memory of 3384 3440 3043.exe PID 4452 wrote to memory of 1764 4452 240D.exe explorer.exe PID 4452 wrote to memory of 1764 4452 240D.exe explorer.exe PID 4452 wrote to memory of 1764 4452 240D.exe explorer.exe PID 3384 wrote to memory of 440 3384 3043.exe WindowsUpdater.exe PID 3384 wrote to memory of 440 3384 3043.exe WindowsUpdater.exe PID 3384 wrote to memory of 440 3384 3043.exe WindowsUpdater.exe -
Uses Task Scheduler COM API 1 TTPs
The Task Scheduler COM API can be used to schedule applications to run on boot or at set times.
Processes
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\560413121810458b463f81c6dd92268c.exe"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\560413121810458b463f81c6dd92268c.exe"1⤵
- Checks SCSI registry key(s)
- Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
- Suspicious behavior: MapViewOfSection
PID:4992
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\240D.exeC:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\240D.exe1⤵
- Sets file execution options in registry
- Executes dropped EXE
- Checks whether UAC is enabled
- Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger
- Checks processor information in registry
- Suspicious behavior: MapViewOfSection
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
PID:4452 -
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\explorer.exeC:\Windows\SysWOW64\explorer.exe2⤵
- Modifies firewall policy service
- Sets file execution options in registry
- Checks BIOS information in registry
- Adds Run key to start application
- Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger
- Checks processor information in registry
- Enumerates system info in registry
- Modifies Internet Explorer Protected Mode
- Modifies Internet Explorer Protected Mode Banner
- Modifies Internet Explorer settings
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
PID:1764 -
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\WerFault.exeC:\Windows\SysWOW64\WerFault.exe -u -p 1764 -s 11163⤵
- Program crash
PID:772
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\3043.exeC:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\3043.exe1⤵
- Checks computer location settings
- Executes dropped EXE
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
PID:3384 -
C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\WindowsUpdater.exe"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\WindowsUpdater.exe"2⤵
- Executes dropped EXE
- Loads dropped DLL
PID:440
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C:\Windows\SysWOW64\WerFault.exeC:\Windows\SysWOW64\WerFault.exe -pss -s 408 -p 1764 -ip 17641⤵PID:3312
Network
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15
Persistence
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
2Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
2Create or Modify System Process
1Windows Service
1Privilege Escalation
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
2Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
2Create or Modify System Process
1Windows Service
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Downloads
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Filesize
360KB
MD580c413180b6bd0dd664adc4e0665b494
SHA1e791e4a3391fc6b7bcb58399cd4fa3c52a06b940
SHA2566d99cec56614b6b8a23dfa84a50c6bbfde535411c6366ac2bcc20c9f5af62880
SHA512347f4ae6f308b37d055a6177478e45ab3838d7020abed70c7aa138d2c3771e709de204da8550aebdcaa6139d869dc7328cc7e645c4dd48d1066f9ad70225644a
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Filesize
640KB
MD50194aee551eb7639e9ee6ecd65e636d2
SHA1aa37cee9d77bf5309d04fbda0222ca15e51cff9f
SHA25601e37dad98d63d1ec416e45073cca2c4aeb3708b30c9a01df7366b09c34cd96a
SHA512ad5b64923bb5d7bc9f349017659e1240d5d3d644d412784fd8e7c8ef8174d5e659fe22de58a01a7dc9e27957f941db6b5bc8d352e4d788f3cfabdd64ff36e0e9
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Filesize
3.5MB
MD550a536e683c5db960ccea3348853648b
SHA180fabaea68b07f3192f412e65668d1c17e163e9a
SHA256d1efe9dc1554c50f4ac7150b1ce0a62411f75e91835980ddbbb1770b867b5998
SHA5125f46284854e0222d03c98b3c524603650a5856f9e83e33e9c887ad1c3074cee603e667dffed50bf40edeb11f1ef4c0941521558654da26667136eea7ecfc4b16
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Filesize
2.2MB
MD50badb0e573d95db49ac23c11163d9386
SHA1d86dd20e4498ba5576272df07cd71dd9ed40bf8d
SHA2565ebb608342d1306743d1ab56bb587b00d7e14737f5af48be3fa738a98cf29668
SHA512a83d397fdcf2b749aac8f1db38a991b06a70c58d21c84d09cd8a732ee744287e7d7d58edeb817006b6ee245ed313993a3280aea32fd4c5a079b4f960ab35eff8
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Filesize
2.2MB
MD5bc94fe5f3a7d234dceefa5a25c109358
SHA1eefd19123cb554bd975d9848eff08f195c7794bb
SHA256fdbd693e2a9eab791967e78eef8e1a3423c63b570d6fc8ccd9367be931c779c4
SHA512650632899edc1bce009244cf228500c26df33c2036f774f60529c10bf7b277a49d3e635846097cf2d821a54e066a07f5f6ef2be055e1054e8c4a1a938fad9c69
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Filesize
12KB
MD5dd87a973e01c5d9f8e0fcc81a0af7c7a
SHA1c9206ced48d1e5bc648b1d0f54cccc18bf643a14
SHA2567fb0f8d452fefaac789986b933df050f3d3e4feb8a8d9944ada995f572dcdca1
SHA5124910b39b1a99622ac8b3c42f173bbe7035ac2f8d40c946468e7db7e2868a2da81ea94da453857f06f39957dd690c7f1ba498936a7aaa0039975e472376f92e8f