audit_action_to_name - Linux

Overview

audit_action_to_name is a command-line tool that converts an audit action number to its corresponding name. It is primarily used to decode audit event messages, making them easier to understand and analyze.

Syntax

audit_action_to_name [ACTION_NUMBER]

Where:

• ACTION_NUMBER: The decimal representation of the audit action number to be converted.

Options/Flags

• -h, –help: Display a help message and exit.
• -v, –version: Display version information and exit.

Examples

Example 1: Convert a Single Action Number

audit_action_to_name 13

Output:

open

Example 2: Convert Multiple Action Numbers

audit_action_to_name 13 42 255

Output:

open
unlink
unknown

Common Issues

• Incorrect Action Number: If the provided action number is invalid or out of range, an error message will be displayed. Ensure that the action number is correct.
• Unknown Action: If the action number does not correspond to any known action, the command will output "unknown".

Integration

audit_action_to_name can be integrated with other Linux commands to analyze audit events. For example, it can be used in conjunction with ausearch to filter audit events based on action names:

ausearch -m action=13 | audit_action_to_name

Related Commands

• auditd: The Linux audit daemon that collects and stores audit events.
• ausearch: A command-line tool for searching audit logs.
• auditctl: A command-line tool for managing audit rules.