IP Routes

Overview

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

Background

This collector gathers ip route 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 ip route.

Ip Route Data

Field	Description	Example
ID	Primary key (auto-increment)	1
Destination	Destination network	0.0.0.0/0
Gateway	Gateway address	192.168.1.1
Interface	Outgoing interface	eth0
Metric	Route metric	100
Source	Source address	192.168.1.100

Collection Method

This collector parses the necessary data from the ip_route table.

Usage

This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides ip route 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.