Token.exe [ TESTED × MANUAL ]

Tools often use DuplicateTokenEx to take a process token and convert it into a thread impersonation token. Key Components of Windows Tokens

Disclaimer: This write-up is for educational and defensive security purposes only.

Listing available tokens on the system to identify privileged processes (e.g., those running as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM). token.exe

Launching a new cmd.exe or powershell.exe process using the impersonated token to gain high-level access. Detection and Mitigation

Is this for a or for developing defenses ? Tools often use DuplicateTokenEx to take a process

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint provides protection against token theft, specifically in memory dumping scenarios involving Office applications or browsers.

Specific rights (e.g., SeDebugPrivilege or SeImpersonatePrivilege ). Typical Usage in Red Teaming defines security context.

Associated with a process; defines security context.