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Function Name
ControlServiceExA
Description
ControlServiceExA is used to start, stop, modify, or send a signal to a running service. This function is commonly used by malware went it requires interaction with a service for malicious purposes.
Library
Advapi32.dll
Associated Attacks
Helper
Documentation
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/api/winsvc/nf-winsvc-controlserviceexa
Created: 2021-10-30
Last Update: 2021-10-30
Credits: mr.d0x