Command Line
vbc.exe /target:exe c:\temp\vbs\run.vb
Description
Abuse vbc.exe to compile run.vb into an executable format. Use 'Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll' instead of 'exe' to create a DLL instead.
Risk
Medium
Risk Reason
For most users, this is a suspicious action.
Fidelity
Medium
Fidelity Reason
For most non-development users, this will be a rare or non-existent behavior.
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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