LOLBAS/OSBinaries/Msdt.exe.md

Msdt.exe

• Functions: Execute

Open .diagcab package


msdt.exe -path C:\WINDOWS\diagnostics\index\PCWDiagnostic.xml -af C:\PCW8E57.xml /skip TRUE
Executes the Microsoft Diagnostics Tool and executes the malicious .MSI referenced in the PCW8E57.xml file.

• Resources:

  • https://cybersyndicates.com/2015/10/a-no-bull-guide-to-malicious-windows-trouble-shooting-packs-and-application-whitelist-bypass/
  • https://oddvar.moe/2017/12/21/applocker-case-study-how-insecure-is-it-really-part-2/
  • https://twitter.com/harr0ey/status/991338229952598016

• Full path:

  • C:\Windows\System32\Msdt.exe
  • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Msdt.exe

• Notes: Thanks to: See the Payloads folder for an example PCW8E57.xml file.