auparse_get_field_name - Linux
Overview
auparse_get_field_name is a command-line utility used to extract field names from an audit log event in the Linux Audit Framework. It provides a convenient way to retrieve field names, which are needed for constructing audit rules and analyzing audit logs.
Syntax
auparse_get_field_name [--ns-format <namespace_format>] <log_or_key> [<key>...]
Options/Flags
- –ns-format: Specifies the namespace format for the field names. Default is
short.short: Return field names in short format (e.g.,subj_user).long: Return field names in long format (e.g.,subject.user).full: Return field names in full format (e.g.,subject.username).
Examples
Simple Usage
To retrieve the field name for the subject’s user:
auparse_get_field_name subj_user
Namespace Format
To get the field name for the subject’s user in long format:
auparse_get_field_name --ns-format long subj_user
Multiple Fields
To retrieve field names for multiple keys:
auparse_get_field_name subj_user obj_type
Common Issues
No output: Ensure that the provided log or key names are correct.
Unexpected namespace format: Specify the desired namespace format using the --ns-format option.
Integration
Auditd Rules: auparse_get_field_name can be used to construct audit rules that specify field values.
Log Analysis: The field names obtained from auparse_get_field_name can be used to parse and analyze audit logs effectively.
Related Commands
- ausearch: Search for specific events in the audit log.
- auread: Read audit records from the kernel.
- aurender: Render audit records in human-readable format.