CVE-2026-44406 — Code Execution

title: Possible DLL Hijacking of uSmartViewServiceAgent.exe - CVE-2026-44406
id: scw-2026-05-07-ai-1
status: experimental
level: critical
description: |
  Detects the execution of uSmartViewServiceAgent.exe which is known to be vulnerable to DLL hijacking (CVE-2026-44406). This rule specifically looks for the uSmartViewServiceAgent.exe process attempting to load a DLL from the System32 directory, which could indicate a malicious DLL being placed there to exploit the vulnerability. This allows for local arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-05-07
references:
  - https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-44406/
tags:
  - attack.privilege_escalation
  - attack.t1574.001
logsource:
    category: process_creation
detection:
  selection:
      Image|endswith:
          - 'uSmartViewServiceAgent.exe'
      TargetFilename|contains:
          - 'C:\Windows\System32\'
      TargetFilename|endswith:
          - '.dll'
  selection_base:
      Image|endswith:
          - 'uSmartViewServiceAgent.exe'
  selection_indicators:
      TargetFilename|contains:
          - 'C:\Windows\System32\'
      TargetFilename|endswith:
          - '.dll'
  condition: selection_base AND selection_indicators
falsepositives:
  - Legitimate administrative activity

Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse