T1128.md

T1128 - Netsh Helper DLL

Description from ATT&CK

Netsh.exe (also referred to as Netshell) is a command-line scripting utility used to interact with the network configuration of a system. It contains functionality to add helper DLLs for extending functionality of the utility. (Citation: TechNet Netsh) The paths to registered netsh.exe helper DLLs are entered into the Windows Registry at HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Netsh.

Adversaries can use netsh.exe with helper DLLs to proxy execution of arbitrary code in a persistent manner when netsh.exe is executed automatically with another Persistence technique or if other persistent software is present on the system that executes netsh.exe as part of its normal functionality. Examples include some VPN software that invoke netsh.exe. (Citation: Demaske Netsh Persistence)

Proof of concept code exists to load Cobalt Strike's payload using netsh.exe helper DLLs. (Citation: Github Netsh Helper CS Beacon)

Atomic Tests

• Atomic Test #1 - Netsh Helper DLL Registration

Atomic Test #1 - Netsh Helper DLL Registration

Netsh interacts with other operating system components using dynamic-link library (DLL) files

Supported Platforms: Windows

Inputs:

Name	Description	Type	Default Value
helper_file	Path to DLL	Path	C:\Path\file.dll

Attack Commands: Run with command_prompt!

netsh.exe add helper #{helper_file}