YUM History

Overview

Evidence: YUM History Description: Collect YUM history Category: Other Evidence Platform: Linux Short Name: yumhist Is Parsed: Yes Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes Collect File(s): No

Background

collect yum history on AIX (Advanced Interactive eXecutive) systems provides valuable forensic information for digital investigations. This data is essential for understanding system activity, detecting security incidents, and investigating system-related events. AIX systems provide unique insights into enterprise Unix environments and their security configurations.

Data Collected

This collector gathers structured data about yum history.

YUM History Data

Field	Description	Example
ID	ID	1
UID	UID	Example value
TS	TS	Example value
EndTS	End TS	Example value
EndRT	End RT	Example value
Cmd	Cmd	Example value

Collection Method

This collector parses the necessary data from system configuration files and data sources.

Usage

This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides information about yum history on AIX systems. It helps investigators understand system configuration, detect security incidents, and investigate system-related events. The data can reveal system activity, configuration details, and potential security vulnerabilities. Analysts can use this information to identify suspicious activities, trace system changes, and assess AIX system 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.