BIOC Low

WSReset.exe UAC bypass

Attackers may use WSReset.exe to bypass User Account Control (UAC).

Module:
Platform Analytics
Agent event type:
Process execution
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:

Process action type = execution AND target process name != conhost.exe AND mmc.exe Process initiated by = wsreset.exe , cgo name = wsreset.exe

Preventable: yes