BIOC Informational

Modifying ELF file capabilities via setcap

An attacker may attempt to gain privileges by setting the capabilities of a file.

Module:
Platform Analytics
Agent event type:
Process execution
Category:
File Privilege Manipulation
Status:
Enabled
ATT&CK tactics: Privilege Escalation (TA0004)
ATT&CK techniques: Exploitation for Privilege Escalation (T1068)
Indicator:

Process action type = execution AND target process name = setcap

Preventable: yes