Shared Memory

Overview

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

Background

This collector gathers shared memory 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 shared memory.

Shared Memory Data

Field	Description	Example
ID	Primary key (auto-increment)	1
Key	Shared memory key	0x12345678
Owner	Owner user ID	1000
Permissions	Access permissions	644
Size	Size in bytes	1024000
Creator	Creator process ID	1234
LastAttach	Last attach time	2023-10-15 14:30:25
LastDetach	Last detach time	2023-10-15 14:35:25
LastChange	Last change time	2023-10-15 14:30:25
Status	Status	dest

Collection Method

This collector parses the necessary data from the shared_memory table.

Usage

This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides shared memory 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.