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Attack: Signed Binary Proxy Execution: InstallUtil

Adversaries may use InstallUtil to proxy execution of code through a trusted Windows utility. InstallUtil is a command-line utility that allows for installation and uninstallation of resources by executing specific installer components specified in .NET binaries. (Citation: MSDN InstallUtil) The InstallUtil binary may also be digitally signed by Microsoft and located in the .NET directories on a Windows system: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v\InstallUtil.exe</code> and C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v\InstallUtil.exe</code>.

InstallUtil may also be used to bypass application control through use of attributes within the binary that execute the class decorated with the attribute [System.ComponentModel.RunInstaller(true)]. (Citation: LOLBAS Installutil)

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Tactic

technique

Test : InstallUtil HelpText method call

OS

Description:

Executes the Uninstall Method. Upon execution, help information will be displayed for InstallUtil.

Executor

powershell

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