Process Open Files

Overview

Evidence: Process Open Files Description: Collect Process Open Files Category: System Platform: Linux Short Name: processo Is Parsed: Yes Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes Collect File(s): No

Background

This collector gathers process open files 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 process open files.

Process Open Files Data

Field	Description	Example
ID	Primary key (auto-increment)	1
ProcessId	Process ID	1234
FileDescriptor	File descriptor	3
FilePath	File path	/var/log/syslog
FileType	File type	REG
Device	Device major:minor	08:01
Inode	File inode	12345
Size	File size	1024000

Collection Method

This collector parses the necessary data from the process_open_files table.

Usage

This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides process open files 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.