Memory-Focused Windows EDR Tool
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MemScan-EDR
Open-Source, Lightweight, Memory-Focused Windows Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Tool
MemScan-EDR scans all running processes, inspects memory for shellcode/injection/C2 patterns, and uses AI (OpenAI / Claude / local models) to classify threats in real time. Built with C# WPF for zero-dependency deployment as a single .exe.
TODO
- 1. YARA rule file loading & matching engine
- 2. TCP connection PID association
- 3. Memory dump & PE structure analysis
- 4. Audit log persistence
- 5. Report export (PDF / HTML)
- 6. Scheduled scan
- 7. One-click terminate high-risk processes
- 8. Hidden process detection (EPROCESS walk)
- 9. Multi AI provider + anti-false-positive (v1.2)
- 10. CE-MCP auto-start (v1.1)
- 11. Chinese/English UI toggle (v1.1)
- 12. 12 built-in memory signatures (v1.0)
- 13. WPF white-theme UI (v1.0)
Features
Core Capabilities
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Process Enumeration | Full process list with PID, name, path, parent tree, command line, digital signature, thread count, memory usage |
| Memory Scanning | VirtualQueryEx traversal of every committed region; detects RWX private memory, unbacked executable pages |
| Signature Matching | 12 built-in detection rules: NOP sled, CALL/POP EIP, ROR13 hash, CobaltStrike Beacon, Meterpreter, ReflectiveLoader, Mimikatz, etc. |
| AI Threat Classification | Multi-provider support (OpenAI-compatible / Claude / Ollama / LM Studio) + heuristic fallback engine |
| CE-MCP Integration | Auto-launch Cheat Engine MCP server for kernel-level memory operations |
| Chinese / English UI | One-click language toggle; all labels, buttons, and alerts switch instantly |
| Single-File EXE | dotnet publish produces a self-contained MemScan-EDR.exe — no .NET runtime needed on target |
AI Providers
| Provider | Description | Base URL Example |
|---|---|---|
| OpenAI-Compatible | OpenAI / DeepSeek / Qwen / Zhipu / any OpenAI-format API | https://api.openai.com/v1 |
| Claude | Anthropic Claude via Messages API | https://api.anthropic.com |
| Local | Ollama / LM Studio / vLLM / llama.cpp server | http://127.0.0.1:11434 |
| Heuristic | Built-in rule engine (no API key needed) | N/A |
Built-in Signatures
| Signature | Category | Severity |
|---|---|---|
SHELLCODE_NOP_SLED |
Shellcode | Medium |
SHELLCODE_GETEIP |
Shellcode | Medium |
SHELLCODE_ROR13 |
Shellcode | Medium |
C2_COBALTSTRIKE |
C2 | High |
C2_METERPRETER |
C2 | Medium |
INJECTION_REFLECTIVE |
Injection | High |
INJECTION_CRT |
Injection | Medium |
INJECTION_VAE |
Injection | Medium |
MALWARE_MIMIKATZ |
Malware | High |
CRYPTO_MINER |
Crypto | High |
RANSOM_NOTE |
Malware | High |
PS_DOWNLOAD |
Malware | Medium |
Architecture
TitleBar ── Window Chrome (Min/Max/Close, Language Toggle)
Sidebar ── Navigation (Dashboard / Processes / Scan / Settings)
Content ── 4 Views (WPF Grid Visibility switching)
Services:
ProcessCollector ── CreateToolhelp32Snapshot + WMI → ProcessInfo[]
MemoryScanner ── VirtualQueryEx + signature walk → SignatureMatch[]
AIAnalyzer ── HTTP → OpenAI/Claude/Ollama API → ScanResult
CeMcpManager ── Process.Start → python server.py
Data flow:
[Start Scan] → ProcessCollector.CollectAll()
→ for each ProcessInfo:
→ MemoryScanner.ScanProcess() → signature matches
→ MemoryScanner.GetSuspiciousRegions() → RWX private regions
→ QuickPreScore() — skip API if score < 0.05
→ AIAnalyzer.AnalyzeProcessAsync() → ScanResult
→ Update DataGrid / Stats in real-time via IProgress<>
Quick Start
Prerequisites
- Windows 10 / 11 (x64)
- .NET 8 SDK
- Administrator privileges (for memory scanning)
Build
git clone https://github.com/Huang-158/MemScan-EDR.git
cd MemScan-EDR\src-csharp
dotnet build MemScanEDR.sln
dotnet publish MemScanEDR\MemScanEDR.csproj -c Release -r win-x64 --self-contained true -p:PublishSingleFile=true -o publish
.\publish\MemScan-EDR.exe
Or:
.\scripts\build_csharp.bat
CE-MCP Setup (Optional)
- Place ce-mcp-server next to the project
- Or configure the path in Settings → CE-MCP Server Path
- Set to
disabledto run without CE-MCP
AI Configuration
- Select provider: Heuristic / OpenAI-Compatible / Claude / Local
- Enter API Base URL
- Enter API Key (stored locally)
- Enter Model name
- Click Save
How AI Analysis Works
- Pre-filter: Clean processes (signed, system path, no RWX, no sig matches) →
Safe, skip API - Structured Prompt: Each process gets metadata, connections, signatures, suspicious regions
- Safe-by-Default: AI told >95% are benign; needs multiple concurring indicators
- Heuristic Fallback: Conservative thresholds (≥0.50 suspicious, ≥0.75 high) when API is down
Project Structure
MemScan-EDR/
├── src-csharp/
│ ├── MemScanEDR.sln
│ └── MemScanEDR/
│ ├── MemScanEDR.csproj
│ ├── App.xaml / App.xaml.cs
│ ├── MainWindow.xaml / MainWindow.xaml.cs
│ ├── Models/
│ │ ├── ProcessInfo.cs
│ │ ├── AIConfig.cs
│ │ └── AppSettings.cs
│ └── Services/
│ ├── ProcessCollector.cs
│ ├── MemoryScanner.cs
│ ├── AIAnalyzer.cs
│ └── CeMcpManager.cs
├── rules/
│ ├── shellcode.yar
│ ├── injection.yar
│ └── malware_strings.yar
├── scripts/
│ └── build_csharp.bat
├── LICENSE
├── README.md # 中文文档(默认)
└── README_EN.md # English docs (current)
Disclaimer
This project is not affiliated with Cheat Engine, Dark Byte, or any AI provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.).
This tool is intended for legitimate security research, education, and authorized security assessments only. Unauthorized use is illegal. Users are responsible for complying with all applicable laws.
License
MIT License — see LICENSE.