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VERMIN

VERMIN is a remote access tool written in the Microsoft .NET framework. It is mostly composed of original code, but also has some open source code. [1]

ID: S0257
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Type: MALWARE
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Platforms: Windows
Version: 1.2
Created: 17 October 2018
Last Modified: 10 April 2024
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Enterprise Layer
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Techniques Used

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

VERMIN uses HTTP for C2 communications.[1]
Enterprise T1560 Archive Collected Data

VERMIN encrypts the collected files using 3-DES.[1]
Enterprise T1123 Audio Capture

VERMIN can perform audio capture.[1]
Enterprise T1119 Automated Collection

VERMIN saves each collected file with the automatically generated format {0:dd-MM-yyyy}.txt .[1]
Enterprise T1115 Clipboard Data

VERMIN collects data stored in the clipboard.[1]
Enterprise T1140 Deobfuscate/Decode Files or Information

VERMIN decrypts code, strings, and commands to use once it's on the victim's machine.[1]
Enterprise T1070 .004 Indicator Removal: File Deletion

VERMIN can delete files on the victim’s machine.[1]
Enterprise T1105 Ingress Tool Transfer

VERMIN can download and upload files to the victim's machine.[1]
Enterprise T1056 .001 Input Capture: Keylogging

VERMIN collects keystrokes from the victim machine.[1]
Enterprise T1027 .002 Obfuscated Files or Information: Software Packing

VERMIN is initially packed.[1]
.013 Obfuscated Files or Information: Encrypted/Encoded File

VERMIN is obfuscated using the obfuscation tool called ConfuserEx.[1]
Enterprise T1057 Process Discovery

VERMIN can get a list of the processes and running tasks on the system.[1]
Enterprise T1113 Screen Capture

VERMIN can perform screen captures of the victim’s machine.[1]
Enterprise T1518 .001 Software Discovery: Security Software Discovery

VERMIN uses WMI to check for anti-virus software installed on the system.[1]
Enterprise T1082 System Information Discovery

VERMIN collects the OS name, machine name, and architecture information.[1]
Enterprise T1016 System Network Configuration Discovery

VERMIN gathers the local IP address.[1]
Enterprise T1033 System Owner/User Discovery

VERMIN gathers the username from the victim’s machine.[1]

References

  1. Lancaster, T., Cortes, J. (2018, January 29). VERMIN: Quasar RAT and Custom Malware Used In Ukraine. Retrieved July 5, 2018.