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Analysis
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max time kernel
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max time network
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platform
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resource
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resource tags
arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20231215-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64system -
submitted
15/01/2024, 05:33
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
toolspub1.exe
Resource
win7-20231215-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
toolspub1.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20231215-en
General
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Target
toolspub1.exe
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Size
204KB
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MD5
1312fc2e043e2347c3de8a9a6907c430
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SHA1
075a04bc32a70aeedb23ee83842dd32fe691ba58
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SHA256
4b3f4607405154b8182848324699427778605dd52afabaff7a0fd542a4bc9212
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SHA512
108be06b849ded957240b52b006961f4bb01a9684ac0f2a81d70008f9b3a6cf1c2ee657cfe5ea6f566772735dabbc1c505342f37df6985296ddcebf3e917694f
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SSDEEP
3072:EkI0nM3Jq/AmlEkJiAj1K/2stqLiP+k9IYBn7Q97fsRLx8yM+cmk:EkICXlETZ2kx7QoxJcL
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
description ioc Process 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 Key created \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\StandardProfile explorer.exe -
SmokeLoader
Modular backdoor trojan in use since 2014.
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Looks for VMWare services registry key. 1 TTPs 1 IoCs
description ioc Process Key opened \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\VMware WindowsUpdater.exe -
Sets file execution options in registry 2 TTPs 4 IoCs
description ioc Process 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 = "rtqlp.exe" explorer.exe Key created \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\3e5g9319a7g9.exe 15E4.exe Set value (str) \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\3e5g9319a7g9.exe\DisableExceptionChainValidation 15E4.exe -
Checks BIOS information in registry 2 TTPs 1 IoCs
BIOS information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.
description 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.
description ioc Process Key value queried \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-3073191680-435865314-2862784915-1000\Control Panel\International\Geo\Nation 2372.exe -
Deletes itself 1 IoCs
pid Process 3552 Process not Found -
Executes dropped EXE 3 IoCs
pid Process 1192 15E4.exe 1984 2372.exe 4976 WindowsUpdater.exe -
Loads dropped DLL 2 IoCs
pid Process 4976 WindowsUpdater.exe 4976 WindowsUpdater.exe -
Adds Run key to start application 2 TTPs 2 IoCs
description 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\\3e5g9319a7g9.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\\3e5g9319a7g9.exe\"" explorer.exe -
description ioc Process Key value queried \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\EnableLUA 15E4.exe Key value queried \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\EnableLUA WindowsUpdater.exe -
Maps connected drives based on registry 3 TTPs 2 IoCs
Disk information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.
description ioc Process Key opened \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\Disk\Enum WindowsUpdater.exe Key value queried \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\disk\Enum\0 WindowsUpdater.exe -
Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger 8 IoCs
pid Process 1192 15E4.exe 2424 explorer.exe 2424 explorer.exe 2424 explorer.exe 2424 explorer.exe 2424 explorer.exe 2424 explorer.exe 2424 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
pid pid_target Process procid_target 4588 2424 WerFault.exe 95 -
NSIS installer 3 IoCs
resource yara_rule behavioral2/files/0x0007000000023122-39.dat nsis_installer_2 behavioral2/files/0x0006000000023127-46.dat nsis_installer_1 behavioral2/files/0x0006000000023127-46.dat nsis_installer_2 -
Checks SCSI registry key(s) 3 TTPs 3 IoCs
SCSI information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.
description ioc Process Key opened \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\SCSI toolspub1.exe Key queried \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\SCSI toolspub1.exe Key enumerated \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\SCSI toolspub1.exe -
Checks processor information in registry 2 TTPs 4 IoCs
Processor information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.
description ioc Process Key opened \REGISTRY\MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System\CentralProcessor\0 15E4.exe Key value queried \REGISTRY\MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System\CentralProcessor\0\ProcessorNameString 15E4.exe Key opened \REGISTRY\MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System\CentralProcessor\0 explorer.exe Key value queried \REGISTRY\MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System\CentralProcessor\0\ProcessorNameString explorer.exe -
Enumerates system info in registry 2 TTPs 2 IoCs
description 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
description ioc Process 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 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 -
Modifies Internet Explorer Protected Mode Banner 1 TTPs 1 IoCs
description ioc Process Set value (int) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-3073191680-435865314-2862784915-1000\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\NoProtectedModeBanner = "1" explorer.exe -
description 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
pid Process 4440 toolspub1.exe 4440 toolspub1.exe 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found 3552 Process not Found -
Suspicious behavior: MapViewOfSection 5 IoCs
pid Process 4440 toolspub1.exe 1192 15E4.exe 1192 15E4.exe 2424 explorer.exe 2424 explorer.exe -
Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 30 IoCs
description pid Process Token: SeDebugPrivilege 1192 15E4.exe Token: SeRestorePrivilege 1192 15E4.exe Token: SeBackupPrivilege 1192 15E4.exe Token: SeLoadDriverPrivilege 1192 15E4.exe Token: SeCreatePagefilePrivilege 1192 15E4.exe Token: SeShutdownPrivilege 1192 15E4.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1192 15E4.exe Token: SeChangeNotifyPrivilege 1192 15E4.exe Token: SeCreateTokenPrivilege 1192 15E4.exe Token: SeMachineAccountPrivilege 1192 15E4.exe Token: SeSecurityPrivilege 1192 15E4.exe Token: SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege 1192 15E4.exe Token: SeCreateGlobalPrivilege 1192 15E4.exe Token: 33 1192 15E4.exe Token: SeDebugPrivilege 2424 explorer.exe Token: SeRestorePrivilege 2424 explorer.exe Token: SeBackupPrivilege 2424 explorer.exe Token: SeLoadDriverPrivilege 2424 explorer.exe Token: SeCreatePagefilePrivilege 2424 explorer.exe Token: SeShutdownPrivilege 2424 explorer.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 2424 explorer.exe Token: SeChangeNotifyPrivilege 2424 explorer.exe Token: SeCreateTokenPrivilege 2424 explorer.exe Token: SeMachineAccountPrivilege 2424 explorer.exe Token: SeSecurityPrivilege 2424 explorer.exe Token: SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege 2424 explorer.exe Token: SeCreateGlobalPrivilege 2424 explorer.exe Token: 33 2424 explorer.exe Token: SeShutdownPrivilege 3552 Process not Found Token: SeCreatePagefilePrivilege 3552 Process not Found -
Suspicious use of UnmapMainImage 1 IoCs
pid Process 3552 Process not Found -
Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 16 IoCs
description pid Process procid_target PID 3552 wrote to memory of 1192 3552 Process not Found 94 PID 3552 wrote to memory of 1192 3552 Process not Found 94 PID 3552 wrote to memory of 1192 3552 Process not Found 94 PID 1192 wrote to memory of 2424 1192 15E4.exe 95 PID 1192 wrote to memory of 2424 1192 15E4.exe 95 PID 1192 wrote to memory of 2424 1192 15E4.exe 95 PID 3552 wrote to memory of 1984 3552 Process not Found 97 PID 3552 wrote to memory of 1984 3552 Process not Found 97 PID 3552 wrote to memory of 1984 3552 Process not Found 97 PID 1984 wrote to memory of 4976 1984 2372.exe 98 PID 1984 wrote to memory of 4976 1984 2372.exe 98 PID 1984 wrote to memory of 4976 1984 2372.exe 98 PID 2424 wrote to memory of 1984 2424 explorer.exe 97 PID 2424 wrote to memory of 1984 2424 explorer.exe 97 PID 2424 wrote to memory of 4976 2424 explorer.exe 98 PID 2424 wrote to memory of 4976 2424 explorer.exe 98 -
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\toolspub1.exe"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\toolspub1.exe"1⤵
- Checks SCSI registry key(s)
- Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
- Suspicious behavior: MapViewOfSection
PID:4440
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\15E4.exeC:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\15E4.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
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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 behavior: MapViewOfSection
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
PID:2424 -
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\WerFault.exeC:\Windows\SysWOW64\WerFault.exe -u -p 2424 -s 11643⤵
- Program crash
PID:4588
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2372.exeC:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2372.exe1⤵
- Checks computer location settings
- Executes dropped EXE
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
PID:1984 -
C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\WindowsUpdater.exe"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\WindowsUpdater.exe"2⤵
- Looks for VMWare services registry key.
- Executes dropped EXE
- Loads dropped DLL
- Checks whether UAC is enabled
- Maps connected drives based on registry
PID:4976
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C:\Windows\SysWOW64\WerFault.exeC:\Windows\SysWOW64\WerFault.exe -pss -s 420 -p 2424 -ip 24241⤵PID:4016
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
5.6MB
MD5f7c6d870f0de20c40388b493d2b315d2
SHA11b25397776ae0481184f151ec3e608f3b65ac8e6
SHA2564e07a3356bb6ffaa23224884b2ec5d79b6f956acc186475adac89867c0d623d9
SHA5120619a22579ee70745034c547c53180d4319c3dc5db326dfecc275cd3b3025f354a3e6fac093a925611a5e0cca5ff9dbcfbfe246d376bb173829f332b670f5655
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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