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AN0163 Analytic 0163
Linux · attack.mitre.org · ATT&CK Enterprise v19.2
<p>Detect unauthorized manipulation of log files, database entries, or system configuration files through auditd and syslog. Correlate shell commands that alter HISTFILE or data-related processes with abnormal file access patterns.</p>
- Detects
- T1565 Data Manipulation
- Part of
- DET0059 Detection Strategy for Data Manipulation
Log sources and channels
Exactly as MITRE states them in x_mitre_log_source_references. Where a channel is vague, it is vague in the source; kevmap does not tidy it.
| Log source | Channel | Data component |
|---|---|---|
| auditd:SYSCALL | open, unlink, rename: Suspicious file access, deletion, or modification of sensitive paths | DC0061 File Modification |
| linux:syslog | Unexpected SQL or application log entries showing tampered or malformed data | DC0085 Network Traffic Content |
Mutable elements
Parameters MITRE marks as environment-specific. These are the knobs you are expected to tune; they are why an analytic is not a rule.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
WatchedDirectories | Specific log or data directories critical to integrity; tune per organization. |
CommandExclusions | Legitimate scripts/tools excluded from data manipulation monitoring. |
KEV CVEs whose mapped technique this analytic detects
| CVE | Vendor / product | State |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2021-31207 | Microsoft Exchange Server | Mapped |
| CVE-2025-24993 | Microsoft Windows | Mapped |