A host process that is used by custom shells when using Windows in Kiosk mode. Located at: C:\Windows\System32\CustomShellHost.exe.
customshellhostcustomshellhostSandbox: execFile · Timeout: 30s
security.execution.command Outputs
process.output Command execution output
process_spawn Produces
process.output| Resource | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | low |
| Memory | 16 MB |
| Network | low |
| Disk I/O | low |
Executes explorer.exe (with command-line argument /NoShellRegistrationCheck) if present in the current working folder. (Can be used to evade defensive counter-measures)
CustomShellHost.exe| Type | Rule / Indicator |
|---|---|
| ioc | CustomShellHost.exe is unlikely to run on normal workstations |
| sigma | https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/blob/ff5102832031425f6eed011dd3a2e62653008c94/rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_lolbin_customshellhost.yml |
customshellhost is a Windows LOLBin. A host process that is used by custom shells when using Windows in Kiosk mode. Located at: C:\Windows\System32\CustomShellHost.exe.