Techniques
Sample rules
Windows Modify Registry Disable Restricted Admin
- source: splunk
- technicques:
- T1112
Description
The following analytic identifies a modification in the Windows registry related to DisableRestrictedAdmin. This registry entry is used to control the behavior of Restricted Admin mode, which is a security feature that limits the exposure of sensitive credentials when connecting remotely to another computer. When this registry value is set to 0 it indicates that Restricted Admin mode is enabled (default behavior). As with any modifications to registry settings, changing this entry should be approached cautiously, ensuring a clear understanding of the implications for system security and functionality. Unauthorized changes to these security settings can pose risks and should be monitored closely for any signs of tampering or unauthorized alterations.
Detection logic
| tstats `security_content_summariesonly` count FROM datamodel=Endpoint.Registry WHERE (Registry.registry_path= "*\\System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Lsa\\DisableRestrictedAdmin" Registry.registry_value_data = 0x00000000) BY _time span=1h Registry.dest Registry.user Registry.registry_path Registry.registry_key_name Registry.registry_value_name Registry.registry_value_data Registry.process_guid
| `drop_dm_object_name(Registry)`
| where isnotnull(registry_value_data)
| `security_content_ctime(firstTime)`
| `security_content_ctime(lastTime)`
| `windows_modify_registry_disable_restricted_admin_filter`