Uncommon IP Configuration Listing via ipconfig.exe

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by data source

Product
Cortex XDR
Last date published
2024-12-03
Category
Analytics Alert Reference
Order
data source

Synopsis

Activation Period

14 Days

Training Period

30 Days

Test Period

N/A (single event)

Deduplication Period

1 Hour

Required Data

  • Requires:
    • XDR Agent

Detection Modules

Detector Tags

ATT&CK Tactic

Discovery (TA0007)

ATT&CK Technique

System Network Configuration Discovery (T1016)

Severity

Low

Description

The 'ipconfig' command is used to display TCP/IP network configuration information and refresh the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Domain Name System (DNS) settings. Adversaries may use the command to discover network configuration details.

Attacker's Goals

Attackers can use the ipconfig command to discover network configuration details.

Investigative actions

  • Check whether the initiator process is benign or normal for the host and/or user performing it.
  • Check whether additional discovery commands were executed from the same process.