Copy a process memory file

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by data source

Product
Cortex XDR
Last date published
2024-12-03
Category
Analytics Alert Reference
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Synopsis

Activation Period

14 Days

Training Period

30 Days

Test Period

N/A (single event)

Deduplication Period

1 Day

Required Data

  • Requires:
    • XDR Agent

Detection Modules

Detector Tags

Kubernetes - AGENT, Containers

ATT&CK Tactic

Credential Access (TA0006)

ATT&CK Technique

OS Credential Dumping: Proc Filesystem (T1003.007)

Severity

High

Description

Copy a process memory file using the dd utility.

Attacker's Goals

Read another process memory, mainly for credential access.

Investigative actions

Check whether the executing process is benign, and if this was a desired behavior as part of its normal execution flow.

Variations

Copy a process memory file from a Kubernetes pod

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic

Credential Access (TA0006)

ATT&CK Technique

OS Credential Dumping: Proc Filesystem (T1003.007)

Severity

High

Description

Copy a process memory file using the dd utility.

Attacker's Goals

Read another process memory, mainly for credential access.

Investigative actions

Check whether the executing process is benign, and if this was a desired behavior as part of its normal execution flow.