Manipulation of MMC Registry configuration

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Manipulation of MMC Registry configuration

Creation or modification of these Microsoft Management Console related entries can cause the execution of the specified programs, bypassing UAC.

Module:: Platform Analytics
Agent event type:: Registry
Category:: Privilege Escalation
Status:: Enabled

ATT&CK tactics: Privilege Escalation (TA0004)

ATT&CK techniques: Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism: Bypass User Account Control (T1548.002)

Indicator:

Registry action type = all AND registry key name = *mscfile\shell\open\command* , *\folder\shell\open\command* Host host os = windows

Preventable: yes