Techniques › T1685 › AN2044
AN2044 Analytic 2044
ESXi · attack.mitre.org · ATT&CK Enterprise v19.2
<p>Detects esxcli commands disabling syslog, firewall, lockdown mode, or stopping hostd/vpxa; correlates command execution with reduced forwarding activity.</p>
- Detects
- T1685 Disable or Modify Tools
- Part of
- DET0497 Detection of Defense Impairment through Disabled or Modified Tools across OS 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 |
|---|---|---|
| esxi:shell | esxcli system syslog config set/reload, services.sh restart/stop | DC0064 Command Execution |
| esxi:hostd | service state change | DC0065 Service 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 |
|---|---|
ExpectedAdminIPs | Authorized management sources. |