SUID Binaries

Overview

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

Background

This collector gathers suid binaries 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 suid binaries.

Suid Binaries Data

Field	Description	Example
ID	Primary key (auto-increment)	1
Path	Binary path	/usr/bin/sudo
Permissions	File permissions	4755
Owner	File owner	root
Group	File group	root
Size	File size in bytes	123456
Modified	Last modified time	2023-10-15 14:30:25

Collection Method

This collector parses the necessary data from the suid_binaries table.

Usage

This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides suid binaries 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.