Suspicious docker image download from an unusual repository

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by data source

Product
Cortex XDR
Last date published
2024-12-03
Category
Analytics Alert Reference
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Synopsis

Activation Period

14 Days

Training Period

30 Days

Test Period

N/A (single event)

Deduplication Period

1 Day

Required Data

  • Requires:
    • XDR Agent

Detection Modules

Detector Tags

Kubernetes - AGENT, Containers

ATT&CK Tactic

Execution (TA0002)

ATT&CK Technique

User Execution: Malicious Image (T1204.003)

Severity

Informational

Description

The agent has pulled a docker image from a repository for the first time.

Attacker's Goals

Adversaries may rely on a user running a malicious image to facilitate execution.

Investigative actions

  • Scan the docker image that was pulled.
  • Check the repository designation.
  • Check on which other agents the docker image is being used.

Variations

Suspicious docker image download from an unrecognized registry

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic

Execution (TA0002)

ATT&CK Technique

User Execution: Malicious Image (T1204.003)

Severity

Low

Description

The agent has pulled a docker image from a registry that has never been used in the organization.

Attacker's Goals

Adversaries may rely on a user running a malicious image to facilitate execution.

Investigative actions

  • Scan the docker image that was pulled.
  • Check the repository designation.
  • Check on which other agents the docker image is being used.


Suspicious docker image download from an unrecognized repository

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic

Execution (TA0002)

ATT&CK Technique

User Execution: Malicious Image (T1204.003)

Severity

Low

Description

The agent has pulled a docker image from a repository that has never been used in the organization.

Attacker's Goals

Adversaries may rely on a user running a malicious image to facilitate execution.

Investigative actions

  • Scan the docker image that was pulled.
  • Check the repository designation.
  • Check on which other agents the docker image is being used.