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AdminSDHolder Modifications

This query detects modification in the AdminSDHolder in the Active Directory which could indicate an attempt for persistence. AdminSDHolder Modification is a persistence technique in which an attacker abuses the…

Description

This query detects modification in the AdminSDHolder in the Active Directory which could indicate an attempt for persistence. AdminSDHolder Modification is a persistence technique in which an attacker abuses the SDProp process in Active Directory to establish a persistent backdoor to Active Directory. This query searches for the event id 5136 where the Object DN is AdminSDHolder. Ref: https://netwrix.com/en/cybersecurity-glossary/cyber-security-attacks/adminsdholder-attack/

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform
ContainersESXiIaaSIdentity ProviderLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesOffice SuiteSaaSWindows

The rule states no platform. This is derived from the ATT&CK technique it maps to.

Log source product
securityevents
Log source service
securityevent

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