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Kernel Module Loaded with Tainting Flags

This rule detects the loading of tainted kernel modules on Linux systems. A tainted kernel module indicates that the module is not officially supported or may have been modified. Attackers may load tainted kernel modules to maintain persistence or evade detection on the system. This may be a sign of malicious activity involving kernel modules.

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Detection Logic

process where host.os.type == "linux" and event.type == "start" and event.action == "load_module" and
process.Ext.load_module.taint_flags != null

Field Validations

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