Command Line
tttracer.exe C:\windows\system32\calc.exe
Description
Use tttracer.exe to launch calc.exe, requires administrative privileges.
Risk
High
Risk Reason
Use of tttracer should only be expected in development, IT or research operations, if that.
Fidelity
Medium
Fidelity Reason
Monitor for anomalous binary locations if it is not possible to alert on general usage.
Operating Systems
Killchain Phases
References
MITRE ATT&CK TECHNIQUES
URL: https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1127
Description: Adversaries may take advantage of trusted developer utilities to proxy execution of malicious payloads. There are many utilities used for software development related tasks that can be used to execute code in various forms to assist in development, debugging, and reverse engineering.(Citation: engima0x3 DNX Bypass)(Citation: engima0x3 RCSI Bypass)(Citation: Exploit Monday WinDbg)(Citation: LOLBAS Tracker) These utilities may often be signed with legitimate certificates that allow them to execute on a system and proxy execution of malicious code through a trusted process that effectively bypasses application control solutions.
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