Analytics BIOC Low
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Setuid and Setgid file bit manipulation

The setuid or setgid bits were set on a file.

Module:
Platform Analytics
Data source:
XDR Agent
ATT&CK tactics: Privilege Escalation (TA0004) Defense Evasion (TA0005)
ATT&CK techniques: Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism: Setuid and Setgid (T1548.001)
Detector tags: Kubernetes - AGENT Containers
Attacker's goals:

Attackers may try to run the executable application as a different user.

Investigative actions:

Verify that this isn't IT activity. Look for other hosts executing similar commands.

Test period:
N/A (single event)
Deduplication:
1 Day
1 variation:
  • Setuid and Setgid file bit manipulation in a Kubernetes pod Low