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AN0062 Analytic 0062
Linux · attack.mitre.org · ATT&CK Enterprise v19.2
<p>Adversary executes systemctl or service stop targeting high-value services (e.g., mysql, sshd), possibly followed by rm or shred against data stores. Behavioral chain: sudo/su usage + stop command + /var/log/messages or syslog entries + file access/delete.</p>
- Detects
- T1489 Service Stop
- Part of
- DET0021 Behavioral Detection for Service Stop across Platforms
Log sources and channels
Exactly as MITRE states them in x_mitre_log_source_references. Where a channel is vague, it is vague in the source; kevmap does not tidy it.
| Log source | Channel | Data component |
|---|---|---|
| auditd:SYSCALL | execve of systemctl or service stop | DC0032 Process Creation |
| auditd:SYSCALL | unlink/unlinkat on service binaries or data targets | DC0040 File Deletion |
| linux:syslog | service stopped messages | DC0041 Service Metadata |
Mutable elements
Parameters MITRE marks as environment-specific. These are the knobs you are expected to tune; they are why an analytic is not a rule.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
TimeWindow | Window between service stop and suspicious file deletion |
ExecUser | Username or UID executing service stop command |
KEV CVEs whose mapped technique this analytic detects
| CVE | Vendor / product | State |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2023-36884 | Microsoft Windows | Stale |