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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

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