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AN0206 Analytic 0206
macOS · attack.mitre.org · ATT&CK Enterprise v19.2
<p>Execution of AppleScript or Automator services launching
ssh -L, socat, or launchctl items that dynamically reroute traffic from one Mac endpoint to another. LaunchAgents used to establish permanent internal tunnels.</p>- Detects
- T1090.001 Internal Proxy
- Part of
- DET0075 Internal Proxy Behavior via Lateral Host-to-Host C2 Relay
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 | None | DC0032 Process Creation |
| NSM:Flow | pf firewall logs | DC0078 Network Traffic Flow |
| macos:osquery | Process Events and Launch Daemons | DC0060 Service Creation |
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 |
|---|---|
LaunchAgentPath | Directory where proxying LaunchDaemons may be dropped, e.g., `/Library/LaunchDaemons/`. |
PortBindings | Dynamic port forwards often use ephemeral or non-standard service ports. |
AppleScriptUsage | May trigger on less common scripting interfaces for traffic redirection. |
KEV CVEs whose mapped technique this analytic detects
| CVE | Vendor / product | State |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2021-22017 | VMware vCenter Server | Mapped |