Today, I published the following diary on isc.sans.edu: “Malware Delivered Through .inf File“:
Microsoft has used “.inf” files for a while. They are simple text files and contain setup information in a driver package. They describe what must be performed to install a driver package on a device. When you read them, the syntax is straightforward to understand. The file is based on sections that describe what must be performed. One of them is very interesting for attackers: [RunPreSetupCommandsSection]. Note that .inf files cannot be executed “as is”… [Read more]
