| name | T1219.002_remote-desktop-software |
| description | An adversary may use legitimate desktop support software to establish an interactive command and control channel to target systems within networks. |
| category | configuration |
| version | 18.1 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["mitre-attack","enterprise","t1219.002","command-and-control","linux","macos","windows","sub-technique"] |
| technique_id | T1219.002 |
| tactic | command-and-control |
| all_tactics | ["command-and-control"] |
| platforms | ["Linux","macOS","Windows"] |
| mitre_url | https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1219/002 |
| tech_stack | ["linux","macos","windows"] |
| cwe_ids | ["CWE-300"] |
| chains_with | ["T1219","T1219.001","T1219.003"] |
| prerequisites | ["T1219"] |
| severity_boost | {"T1219":"Chain with T1219 for deeper attack path","T1219.001":"Chain with T1219.001 for deeper attack path","T1219.003":"Chain with T1219.003 for deeper attack path"} |
T1219.002 Remote Desktop Software
Sub-technique of: T1219
High-Level Description
An adversary may use legitimate desktop support software to establish an interactive command and control channel to target systems within networks. Desktop support software provides a graphical interface for remotely controlling another computer, transmitting the display output, keyboard input, and mouse control between devices using various protocols. Desktop support software, such as VNC, Team Viewer, AnyDesk, ScreenConnect, LogMein, AmmyyAdmin, and other remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools, are commonly used as legitimate technical support software and may be allowed by application control within a target environment.
Remote access modules/features may also exist as part of otherwise existing software such as Zoom or Google Chrome’s Remote Desktop.
Kill Chain Phase
- Command and Control (TA0011)
Platforms: Linux, macOS, Windows
What to Check
How to Test
Manual Testing
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Identify Attack Surface: Determine if the target environment is susceptible to Remote Desktop Software by examining the target platforms (Linux, macOS, Windows).
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Assess Existing Defenses: Review whether mitigations for T1219.002 are in place. If defenses are absent or misconfigured, this technique may be exploitable.
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Execute Test: Use tools and methods described in the MITRE ATT&CK page and external references below.
Note: No Atomic Red Team tests available for this technique. See for updates.
