Overview
DCOM (Distributed Component Object Model) allows remote COM object interaction. Several COM objects support command execution. Uses port 135 + dynamic high ports.Impacket — dcomexec
Specify Object
PowerShell — MMC20.Application
PowerShell — ShellWindows
Advantages
- Less monitored than SMB-based tools
- No service creation
- No binary upload
- Different network signature than PsExec/WMI
Requirements
- Admin rights on target
- RPC (135) + dynamic high ports accessible
- DCOM enabled on target