Boot or Logon Initialization Scripts
Sub-techniques (5)
Adversaries may use scripts automatically executed at boot or logon initialization to establish persistence.(Citation: Mandiant APT29 Eye Spy Email Nov 22)(Citation: Anomali Rocke March 2019) Initialization scripts can be used to perform administrative functions, which may often execute other programs or send information to an internal logging server. These scripts can vary based on operating system and whether applied locally or remotely. Adversaries may use these scripts to maintain persistence on a single system. Depending on the access configuration of the logon scripts, either local credentials or an administrator account may be necessary. An adversary may also be able to escalate their privileges since some boot or logon initialization scripts run with higher privileges.
Procedure Examples |
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Name | Description |
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APT41 |
APT41 used a hidden shell script in `/etc/rc.d/init.d` to leverage the `ADORE.XSEC`backdoor and `Adore-NG` rootkit.(Citation: apt41_mandiant) |
APT29 |
APT29 has hijacked legitimate application-specific startup scripts to enable malware to execute on system startup.(Citation: Mandiant APT29 Eye Spy Email Nov 22) |
RotaJakiro |
Depending on the Linux distribution and when executing with root permissions, RotaJakiro may install persistence using a `.conf` file in the `/etc/init/` folder.(Citation: RotaJakiro 2021 netlab360 analysis) |
Rocke |
Rocke has installed an "init.d" startup script to maintain persistence.(Citation: Anomali Rocke March 2019) |
Mitigations |
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Mitigation | Description |
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Logon Scripts Mitigation |
Restrict write access to logon scripts to specific administrators. Prevent access to administrator accounts by mitigating Credential Access techniques and limiting account access and permissions of Valid Accounts. Identify and block potentially malicious software that may be executed through logon script modification by using whitelisting (Citation: Beechey 2010) tools like AppLocker (Citation: Windows Commands JPCERT) (Citation: NSA MS AppLocker) that are capable of auditing and/or blocking unknown programs. |
Restrict Registry Permissions |
Restrict the ability to modify certain hives or keys in the Windows Registry. |
Restrict File and Directory Permissions |
Restrict access by setting directory and file permissions that are not specific to users or privileged accounts. |
Detection
Monitor logon scripts for unusual access by abnormal users or at abnormal times. Look for files added or modified by unusual accounts outside of normal administration duties. Monitor running process for actions that could be indicative of abnormal programs or executables running upon logon.
References
- Mandiant. (2022, May 2). UNC3524: Eye Spy on Your Email. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
- Anomali Labs. (2019, March 15). Rocke Evolves Its Arsenal With a New Malware Family Written in Golang. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
- Mandiant. (n.d.). APT41, A DUAL ESPIONAGE AND CYBER CRIME OPERATION. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- Alex Turing, Hui Wang. (2021, April 28). RotaJakiro: A long live secret backdoor with 0 VT detection. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
Связанные риски
Риск | Связи | |
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Закрепление злоумышленника в ОС
из-за
возможности помещения скрипта в автозагрузку через Windows logon scripts
в ОС Windows
Повышение привилегий
НСД
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