Svchost.exe Incorrect Path

OSquery

Detect processes masquerading as legitimate Windows processes:

Query

SELECT * FROM processes WHERE LOWER(name)='svchost.exe' AND LOWER(path)!='c:\windows\system32\svchost.exe' AND LOWER(path)!='c:\windows\syswow64\svchost.exe' AND path!='';

Additional Query Info

  • Version: 2.2.1
  • Interval: 3600

JSON

{
  "queries": {
    "Svchost.exe Incorrect Path": {
      "query": "SELECT * FROM processes WHERE LOWER(name)='svchost.exe' AND LOWER(path)!='c:\windows\system32\svchost.exe' AND LOWER(path)!='c:\windows\syswow64\svchost.exe' AND path!='';",
      "interval": "3600",
      "platform": "",
      "version": "2.2.1",
      "description": "Detect processes masquerading as legitimate Windows processes",
      "value": ""
    }
  }
}