analyzing-memory-forensics-with-lime-and-volatility
Performs Linux memory acquisition using LiME (Linux Memory Extractor) kernel module and analysis with Volatility 3 framework. Extracts process lists, network connections, bash history, loaded kernel modules, and injected code from Linux memory images. Use when performing incident response on compromised Linux systems.
Best use case
analyzing-memory-forensics-with-lime-and-volatility is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Performs Linux memory acquisition using LiME (Linux Memory Extractor) kernel module and analysis with Volatility 3 framework. Extracts process lists, network connections, bash history, loaded kernel modules, and injected code from Linux memory images. Use when performing incident response on compromised Linux systems.
Teams using analyzing-memory-forensics-with-lime-and-volatility should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/analyzing-memory-forensics-with-lime-and-volatility/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How analyzing-memory-forensics-with-lime-and-volatility Compares
| Feature / Agent | analyzing-memory-forensics-with-lime-and-volatility | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Performs Linux memory acquisition using LiME (Linux Memory Extractor) kernel module and analysis with Volatility 3 framework. Extracts process lists, network connections, bash history, loaded kernel modules, and injected code from Linux memory images. Use when performing incident response on compromised Linux systems.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Analyzing Memory Forensics with LiME and Volatility ## When to Use - When investigating security incidents that require analyzing memory forensics with lime and volatility - When building detection rules or threat hunting queries for this domain - When SOC analysts need structured procedures for this analysis type - When validating security monitoring coverage for related attack techniques ## Prerequisites - Familiarity with security operations concepts and tools - Access to a test or lab environment for safe execution - Python 3.8+ with required dependencies installed - Appropriate authorization for any testing activities ## Instructions Acquire Linux memory using LiME kernel module, then analyze with Volatility 3 to extract forensic artifacts from the memory image. ```bash # LiME acquisition insmod lime-$(uname -r).ko "path=/evidence/memory.lime format=lime" # Volatility 3 analysis vol3 -f /evidence/memory.lime linux.pslist vol3 -f /evidence/memory.lime linux.bash vol3 -f /evidence/memory.lime linux.sockstat ``` ```python import volatility3 from volatility3.framework import contexts, automagic from volatility3.plugins.linux import pslist, bash, sockstat # Programmatic Volatility 3 usage context = contexts.Context() automagics = automagic.available(context) ``` Key analysis steps: 1. Acquire memory with LiME (format=lime or format=raw) 2. List processes with linux.pslist, compare with linux.psscan 3. Extract bash command history with linux.bash 4. List network connections with linux.sockstat 5. Check loaded kernel modules with linux.lsmod for rootkits ## Examples ```bash # Full forensic workflow vol3 -f memory.lime linux.pslist | grep -v "\[kthread\]" vol3 -f memory.lime linux.bash vol3 -f memory.lime linux.malfind vol3 -f memory.lime linux.lsmod ```