auparse_get_field_int - Linux


Overview

auparse_get_field_int extracts the numerical value associated with a field from a parsed audit log entry. This command is useful when you need to process audit logs and extract specific information.

Syntax

auparse_get_field_int <key> <parsed_audit_log_entry>

Options/Flags

None

Examples

Extract the uid field from an audit log entry:

$ auparse_get_field_int uid 1579538966.258166
1000

Extract the exit field from a failed execve() system call:

$ auparse_get_field_int exit 1580141150.631155
-1

Common Issues

  • Ensure that the provided key matches an existing field in the parsed audit log entry.
  • Verify that the parsed audit log entry is in the correct format.

Integration

auparse_get_field_int can be combined with other Linux commands or tools for advanced tasks. For instance, you can use it in a shell script to extract specific information from audit logs and take appropriate actions.

Related Commands

  • ausearch
  • ausearch_get_field
  • ausearch_get_field_text