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Using WMIC OS GET for Windows Reconnaissance

The WMIC OS GET command provides extensive information about the installed Windows operating system. Below is a curated list of commands and their purposes, updated for clarity and relevance. Each command can be useful during reconnaissance, privilege escalation, or vulnerability assessment tasks.

Command Format

WMIC OS GET \<COMMAND>

Key Commands

BootDevice

  • Description: Name of the disk drive from which the OS starts.
  • Use Case: Understand boot configurations and potential attack vectors.

BuildNumber

  • Description: The build number of the operating system.
  • Use Case: Assess system vulnerabilities and compatibility with exploits.

BuildType

  • Description: The type of build used for the OS (e.g., checked or free).
  • Use Case: Identify debugging capabilities and potential security features.

Caption

  • Description: A short description of the OS, including its version.
  • Use Case: Quick identification during reconnaissance.

CSDVersion

  • Description: The latest service pack installed on the system.
  • Use Case: Identify patch levels and potential vulnerabilities.

CSName

  • Description: The name of the computer system.
  • Use Case: Identify networked systems during penetration tests.

CurrentTimeZone

  • Description: The time zone offset from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
  • Use Case: Schedule attacks or analyze time-based vulnerabilities.

DataExecutionPrevention_32BitApplications

  • Description: Indicates whether DEP is enabled for 32-bit applications.
  • Use Case: Assess memory protection mechanisms.

DataExecutionPrevention_Available

  • Description: Shows if DEP is available on the system.
  • Use Case: Identify buffer overrun protections.

DataExecutionPrevention_Drivers

  • Description: Indicates whether DEP is enabled for drivers.
  • Use Case: Assess kernel-level security.

Debug

  • Description: Identifies if the OS is a debug (checked) build.
  • Use Case: Detect systems with enhanced debugging capabilities.

Description

  • Description: General description of the OS.
  • Use Case: Understand system attributes during reconnaissance.

EncryptionLevel

  • Description: Indicates the encryption level for secure transactions.
  • Use Case: Assess the strength of encryption protocols.

FreePhysicalMemory

  • Description: Amount of free physical memory available.
  • Use Case: Evaluate resource utilization and memory-based attack potential.

FreeSpaceInPagingFiles

  • Description: Free space available in paging files.
  • Use Case: Understand virtual memory usage for exploitation.

FreeVirtualMemory

  • Description: Amount of free virtual memory available.
  • Use Case: Assess resource utilization and potential attack vectors.

LastBootUpTime

  • Description: The date and time of the last system boot.
  • Use Case: Track system uptime and plan attack timings.

Locale

  • Description: Language identifier of the OS.
  • Use Case: Identify localized vulnerabilities.

Manufacturer

  • Description: The manufacturer of the OS (e.g., Microsoft).
  • Use Case: Pinpoint OEM-specific configurations.

NumberOfProcesses

  • Description: The number of active processes on the system.
  • Use Case: Detect anomalies and malicious activity.

NumberOfUsers

  • Description: The number of active user sessions.
  • Use Case: Assess system usage and unauthorized access potential.

OperatingSystemSKU

  • Description: The SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) of the OS.
  • Use Case: Understand edition-specific features or vulnerabilities.

Organization

  • Description: The organization name registered to the OS.
  • Use Case: Identify corporate configurations or attack targets.

OSArchitecture

  • Description: The architecture of the OS (e.g., 32-bit, 64-bit).
  • Use Case: Ensure compatibility with tools and exploits.

Version

  • Description: The version number of the OS.
  • Use Case: Identify known vulnerabilities for that version.