Uncommon kernel module load

Synopsis

Field	Value
Activation Period	14 Days
Training Period	30 Days
Test Period	N/A (single event)
Deduplication Period	1 Day
Required Data	XDR Agent
Detector Tags	Kubernetes - AGENT, Containers
ATT&CK Tactic	Stealth (TA0005)
ATT&CK Technique	Rootkit (T1014)
Severity	Informational

Description

Loading of a kernel module using the modprobe command.

Attacker's Goals

Gain persistence using the kernel module.

Investigative actions

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

Variations

Uncommon kernel module load in a Kubernetes pod

Synopsis

Field	Value
ATT&CK Tactic	Stealth (TA0005)
ATT&CK Technique	Rootkit (T1014)
Severity	Informational

Description

Loading of a kernel module using the modprobe command.

Attacker's Goals

Gain persistence using the kernel module.

Investigative actions

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