Command Line
certoc.exe -LoadDLL "C:\test\calc.dll"
Description
Load and execute code from an arbitrary DLL using certoc utility on Microsoft Servers.
Risk
High
Risk Reason
Loading DLLs with certoc is highly suspicious and should be very predictable in nature if part of normal IT operations.
Fidelity
High
Fidelity Reason
This is likely a very rare type of commandline in most organizations.
Operating Systems
Killchain Phases
- Actions on Objectives
- Installation
References
MITRE ATT&CK TECHNIQUES
URL: https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1218
Description: Adversaries may bypass process and/or signature-based defenses by proxying execution of malicious content with signed, or otherwise trusted, binaries. Binaries used in this technique are often Microsoft-signed files, indicating that they have been either downloaded from Microsoft or are already native in the operating system.(Citation: LOLBAS Project) Binaries signed with trusted digital certificates can typically execute on Windows systems protected by digital signature validation. Several Microsoft signed binaries that are default on Windows installations can be used to proxy execution of other files or commands.
Similarly, on Linux systems adversaries may abuse trusted binaries such as split to proxy execution of malicious commands.(Citation: split man page)(Citation: GTFO split)
Tactics: