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ZLib

ZLib is a full-featured backdoor that was used as a second-stage implant by Dust Storm from 2014 to 2015. It is malware and should not be confused with the compression library from which its name is derived. [1]

ID: S0086
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Type: MALWARE
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Platforms: Windows
Version: 1.1
Created: 31 May 2017
Last Modified: 19 January 2022
Enterprise Layer
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Techniques Used

Domain ID Name Use
Enterprise T1071 .001 Application Layer Protocol: Web Protocols

ZLib communicates over HTTP for C2.[1]
Enterprise T1560 .002 Archive Collected Data: Archive via Library

The ZLib backdoor compresses communications using the standard Zlib compression library.[1]
Enterprise T1059 .003 Command and Scripting Interpreter: Windows Command Shell

ZLib has the ability to execute shell commands.[1]
Enterprise T1543 .003 Create or Modify System Process: Windows Service

ZLib creates Registry keys to allow itself to run as various services.[1]
Enterprise T1083 File and Directory Discovery

ZLib has the ability to enumerate files and drives.[1]
Enterprise T1105 Ingress Tool Transfer

ZLib has the ability to download files.[1]
Enterprise T1036 .005 Masquerading: Match Legitimate Name or Location

ZLib mimics the resource version information of legitimate Realtek Semiconductor, Nvidia, or Synaptics modules.[1]
Enterprise T1113 Screen Capture

ZLib has the ability to obtain screenshots of the compromised system.[1]
Enterprise T1082 System Information Discovery

ZLib has the ability to enumerate system information.[1]
Enterprise T1007 System Service Discovery

ZLib has the ability to discover and manipulate Windows services.[1]

Groups That Use This Software

ID Name References
G0031 Dust Storm

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References

  1. Gross, J. (2016, February 23). Operation Dust Storm. Retrieved December 22, 2021.