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@Aegrah Aegrah commented Dec 19, 2024

Summary

This rule detects the creation of a Linux kernel object file (.ko) on a system. Threat actors may leverage Linux kernel object files to load a rootkit or other type of malware on a system providing them with complete control and the ability to hide from security products.

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Rule: New - Guidelines

These guidelines serve as a reminder set of considerations when proposing a new rule.

Documentation and Context

  • Detailed description of the rule.
  • List any new fields required in ECS/data sources.
  • Link related issues or PRs.
  • Include references.

Rule Metadata Checks

  • creation_date matches the date of creation PR initially merged.
  • min_stack_version should support the widest stack versions.
  • name and description should be descriptive and not include typos.
  • query should be inclusive, not overly exclusive, considering performance for diverse environments. Non ecs fields should be added to non-ecs-schema.json if not available in an integration.
  • min_stack_comments and min_stack_version should be included if the rule is only compatible starting from a specific stack version.
  • index pattern should be neither too specific nor too vague, ensuring it accurately matches the relevant data stream (e.g., use logs-endpoint.process-* for process data).
  • integration should align with the index. If the integration is newly introduced, ensure the manifest, schemas, and new_rule.yaml template are updated.
  • setup should include the necessary steps to configure the integration.
  • note should include any additional information (e.g. Triage and analysis investigation guides, timeline templates).
  • tags should be relevant to the threat and align/added to the EXPECTED_RULE_TAGS in the definitions.py file.
  • threat, techniques, and subtechniques should map to ATT&CK always if possible.

New BBR Rules

  • building_block_type should be included if the rule is a building block and the rule should be located in the rules_building_block folder.
  • bypass_bbr_timing should be included if adding custom lookback timing to the rule.

Testing and Validation

  • Provide evidence of testing and detecting the expected threat.
  • Check for existence of coverage to prevent duplication.
Aegrah and others added 2 commits January 3, 2025 16:20
@Aegrah Aegrah merged commit fea5c90 into main Jan 3, 2025
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@Aegrah Aegrah deleted the new-rule-lkm-ko-creation branch January 3, 2025 15:50
protectionsmachine pushed a commit that referenced this pull request Jan 3, 2025
* [New Rule] Kernel Object File Creation * ++ * Update rules/linux/persistence_kernel_object_file_creation.toml Co-authored-by: Jonhnathan <26856693+w0rk3r@users.noreply.github.com> --------- Co-authored-by: Jonhnathan <26856693+w0rk3r@users.noreply.github.com> (cherry picked from commit fea5c90)
protectionsmachine pushed a commit that referenced this pull request Jan 3, 2025
* [New Rule] Kernel Object File Creation * ++ * Update rules/linux/persistence_kernel_object_file_creation.toml Co-authored-by: Jonhnathan <26856693+w0rk3r@users.noreply.github.com> --------- Co-authored-by: Jonhnathan <26856693+w0rk3r@users.noreply.github.com> (cherry picked from commit fea5c90)
protectionsmachine pushed a commit that referenced this pull request Jan 3, 2025
* [New Rule] Kernel Object File Creation * ++ * Update rules/linux/persistence_kernel_object_file_creation.toml Co-authored-by: Jonhnathan <26856693+w0rk3r@users.noreply.github.com> --------- Co-authored-by: Jonhnathan <26856693+w0rk3r@users.noreply.github.com> (cherry picked from commit fea5c90)
protectionsmachine pushed a commit that referenced this pull request Jan 3, 2025
* [New Rule] Kernel Object File Creation * ++ * Update rules/linux/persistence_kernel_object_file_creation.toml Co-authored-by: Jonhnathan <26856693+w0rk3r@users.noreply.github.com> --------- Co-authored-by: Jonhnathan <26856693+w0rk3r@users.noreply.github.com> (cherry picked from commit fea5c90)
protectionsmachine pushed a commit that referenced this pull request Jan 3, 2025
* [New Rule] Kernel Object File Creation * ++ * Update rules/linux/persistence_kernel_object_file_creation.toml Co-authored-by: Jonhnathan <26856693+w0rk3r@users.noreply.github.com> --------- Co-authored-by: Jonhnathan <26856693+w0rk3r@users.noreply.github.com> (cherry picked from commit fea5c90)
protectionsmachine pushed a commit that referenced this pull request Jan 3, 2025
* [New Rule] Kernel Object File Creation * ++ * Update rules/linux/persistence_kernel_object_file_creation.toml Co-authored-by: Jonhnathan <26856693+w0rk3r@users.noreply.github.com> --------- Co-authored-by: Jonhnathan <26856693+w0rk3r@users.noreply.github.com> (cherry picked from commit fea5c90)
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