Fstab

Overview

Evidence: Fstab Description: Collect Fstab Category: System Platform: Linux Short Name: fstab Is Parsed: Yes Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes Collect File(s): No

Background

This collector gathers fstab information from the Linux system. This data is essential for understanding system activity, detecting security incidents, and investigating system-related events.

Data Collected

This collector gathers structured data about fstab.

Fstab Data

Field	Description	Example
ID	Primary key (auto-increment)	1
Device	Device or UUID	/dev/sda1
MountPoint	Mount point	/
FileSystem	Filesystem type	ext4
Options	Mount options	defaults
Dump	Dump frequency	0
Pass	Pass number	1
Source	Source file	/etc/fstab

Collection Method

This collector parses the necessary data from the fstab table.

Usage

This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides fstab information. It helps investigators understand system activity, detect security incidents, and investigate system-related events. The data can reveal system changes, unauthorized activities, and potential security vulnerabilities. Analysts can use this information to identify system compromises, trace malicious activities, and assess Linux security posture.

Notes

This data may contain sensitive information that should be handled according to data protection requirements. Ensure proper chain of custody is maintained during collection and analysis.