DMP/HDMP File Creation

Description

Detects the creation of a file with the ".dmp"/".hdmp" extension. Often created by software during a crash. Memory dumps can sometimes contain sensitive information such as credentials. It's best to determine the source of the crash.

Query · sigma

selection:
  TargetFilename|endswith:
  - .dmp
  - .dump
  - .hdmp
condition: selection

Known false positives

  • Likely during crashes of software
Raw source DMP/HDMP File Creation · Sigma
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title: DMP/HDMP File Creation
id: 3a525307-d100-48ae-b3b9-0964699d7f97
status: test
description: Detects the creation of a file with the ".dmp"/".hdmp" extension. Often created by software during a crash. Memory dumps can sometimes contain sensitive information such as credentials. It's best to determine the source of the crash.
references:
    - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/wer/collecting-user-mode-dumps
author: Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)
date: 2023-09-07
tags:
    - detection.threat-hunting
    - attack.stealth
logsource:
    category: file_event
    product: windows
detection:
    selection:
        TargetFilename|endswith:
            - '.dmp'
            - '.dump'
            - '.hdmp'
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Likely during crashes of software
level: low

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