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AN0045 Analytic 0045
Windows · attack.mitre.org · ATT&CK Enterprise v19.2
<p>Detects unusual command executions and service modifications that indicate self-patching or disabling of vulnerable services post-compromise. Defenders should monitor for service stop commands, suspicious process termination, and execution of binaries or scripts aligned with known patching or service management tools outside of expected admin contexts.</p>
- Detects
- T1668 Exclusive Control
- Part of
- DET0015 Detection Strategy for Exclusive Control
Log sources and channels
Exactly as MITRE states them in x_mitre_log_source_references. Where a channel is vague, it is vague in the source; kevmap does not tidy it.
| Log source | Channel | Data component |
|---|---|---|
| WinEventLog:Security | EventCode=4688 | DC0032 Process Creation |
| WinEventLog:Sysmon | EventCode=5 | DC0033 Process Termination |
Mutable elements
Parameters MITRE marks as environment-specific. These are the knobs you are expected to tune; they are why an analytic is not a rule.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
ServiceList | Tunable list of critical or vulnerable services that defenders want to monitor for unexpected disabling. |
TimeWindow | Defines correlation window (e.g., 5–15 minutes) between suspicious command execution and subsequent process termination. |