DLL Sideloading
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DLL侧加载
DLL Sideloading · N/A · DLL侧加载 · dee-el-el SYDE-lohd-ing · DLL side-loading · search order abuse · Cybersecurity · windows · malware · persistenceCybersecurityDLL side-loading search order abuse/dee-el-el SYDE-lohd-ing/
Also known as: DLL side-loading, search order abuse
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
DLL sideloading plants a malicious DLL where a trusted app will load it, abusing Windows search order or app directories.
Real-World Example
Placing a fake version.dll beside a signed updater so the updater loads attacker code.
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