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AN1237 Analytic 1237
macOS · attack.mitre.org · ATT&CK Enterprise v19.2
<p>Account creation using 'dscl -create' or via GUI tools. Detection involves command execution and file changes to the local directory services database.</p>
- Detects
- T1136.001 Local Account
- Part of
- DET0447 T1136.001 Detection Strategy - Local Account Creation Across Platforms
Log sources and channels
Exactly as MITRE states them in x_mitre_log_source_references. Where a channel is vague, it is vague in the source; kevmap does not tidy it.
| Log source | Channel | Data component |
|---|---|---|
| macos:unifiedlog | dscl -create | DC0064 Command Execution |
| macos:unifiedlog | modification to /var/db/dslocal/nodes/Default/users/ | DC0061 File Modification |
Mutable elements
Parameters MITRE marks as environment-specific. These are the knobs you are expected to tune; they are why an analytic is not a rule.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
UsernamePattern | Accounts like 'svc*', 'backup*' may blend into legit naming patterns |
SessionOrigin | Identify if dscl was run locally, via ARD, or Terminal.app |
KEV CVEs whose mapped technique this analytic detects
| CVE | Vendor / product | State |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2022-21999 | Microsoft Windows | Mapped |
| CVE-2022-47966 | Zoho ManageEngine | Mapped |