General

  • Target

    .

  • Size

    147KB

  • Sample

    240421-rmav1sda99

  • MD5

    1e410044e44587e992fd0747c4acc488

  • SHA1

    b931dcf656d2686eeeacbf520605b816b9489bd1

  • SHA256

    10c9c98d61695163a2ce1910abd2964a0d493ac5d24ab6b3e78dc76e9f346f51

  • SHA512

    4c319d10e8c6a8f20cf31054b8b7f7c3540ea967163e50ba14f8db8522ea8d1e35d3aa5cc3cff9b3b8b8ec326730fbee0491f85c80b4f0538f87335c85bfca36

  • SSDEEP

    1536:o4kud8LonVJoqYarK4DsYNgRyypRMPuNPV5nPztP4FPfaParP8R4DJ2PWTllU0rJ:rkPL6WVMllhAYuHhqiS

Malware Config

Extracted

Family

crimsonrat

C2

185.136.161.124

Targets

    • Target

      .

    • Size

      147KB

    • MD5

      1e410044e44587e992fd0747c4acc488

    • SHA1

      b931dcf656d2686eeeacbf520605b816b9489bd1

    • SHA256

      10c9c98d61695163a2ce1910abd2964a0d493ac5d24ab6b3e78dc76e9f346f51

    • SHA512

      4c319d10e8c6a8f20cf31054b8b7f7c3540ea967163e50ba14f8db8522ea8d1e35d3aa5cc3cff9b3b8b8ec326730fbee0491f85c80b4f0538f87335c85bfca36

    • SSDEEP

      1536:o4kud8LonVJoqYarK4DsYNgRyypRMPuNPV5nPztP4FPfaParP8R4DJ2PWTllU0rJ:rkPL6WVMllhAYuHhqiS

    • CrimsonRAT main payload

    • CrimsonRat

      Crimson RAT is a malware linked to a Pakistani-linked threat actor.

    • Suspicious use of NtCreateProcessExOtherParentProcess

    • Renames multiple (52) files with added filename extension

      This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.

    • Creates new service(s)

    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Drops file in Drivers directory

    • Modifies Installed Components in the registry

    • Sets file execution options in registry

    • Sets service image path in registry

    • Uses Session Manager for persistence

      Creates Session Manager registry key to run executable early in system boot.

    • Checks computer location settings

      Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Loads dropped DLL

    • Reads user/profile data of web browsers

      Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.

    • Registers COM server for autorun

    • Windows security modification

    • Adds Run key to start application

    • Checks for any installed AV software in registry

    • Checks installed software on the system

      Looks up Uninstall key entries in the registry to enumerate software on the system.

    • Checks whether UAC is enabled

    • Drops desktop.ini file(s)

    • Enumerates connected drives

      Attempts to read the root path of hard drives other than the default C: drive.

    • Legitimate hosting services abused for malware hosting/C2

    • Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)

      Bootkits write to the MBR to gain persistence at a level below the operating system.

    • Checks system information in the registry

      System information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.

    • Drops file in System32 directory

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15

Tasks