Colorcpl.exe

Binary that handles color management

Paths

• C:\Windows\System32\colorcpl.exe
• C:\Windows\SysWOW64\colorcpl.exe

Commands

Copy

Copies the referenced file to C:\Windows\System32\spool\drivers\color\.

Use case: Copies file(s) to a subfolder of a generally trusted folder (c:\Windows\System32), which can be used to hide files or make them blend into the environment.

Privileges: User

colorcpl {PATH}

Detection

• Sigma: https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/blob/master/rules/windows/file/file_event/file_event_win_susp_colorcpl.yml
• IOC: colorcpl.exe writing files

Resources

• https://twitter.com/eral4m/status/1480468728324231172