VIB Info

Overview

Evidence: VIB Info Description: ESXi VIB Info Category: System Platform: esxi Short Name: vibinfo Is Parsed: Yes Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes Collect File(s): No

Background

vSphere Installation Bundles (VIBs) are software packages that extend ESXi functionality with drivers, agents, and system tools. VIB inventory tracks installed software, patch levels, and third-party additions, providing visibility into the software attack surface.

Data Collected

This collector gathers structured data about vib info.

VIB Info Data

Field	Description	Example
Name	Name	Example value
Version	Version	Example value
Vendor	Vendor	Example value
AcceptanceLevel	Acceptance Level	Example value
InstallDate	Install Date	Example value

Collection Method

This collector parses VIB package information, extracting package names, versions, vendors, installation dates, acceptance levels, signatures, and package descriptions for each installed VIB on the ESXi host.

Forensic Value

VIB analysis helps identify unauthorized software installations, detect malicious packages masquerading as legitimate tools, validate patch compliance, and trace software-based persistence mechanisms. Unsigned or community-level VIBs warrant additional scrutiny as potential compromise vectors.