200-201 Host-Based Analysis Practice Question
An analyst is using Volatility to analyze a memory dump. Which TWO plugins are most effective for detecting code injection?
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Why each option matters
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ldrmodules
malfind specifically detects injected code, and ldrmodules (or dlllist with ldrmodules) helps detect hidden/unlinked DLLs that may indicate injection. pslist shows processes, pstree shows tree, and netscan shows connections.
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ldrmodules
Why this is correct
ldrmodules detects discrepancies in DLL lists that may indicate injected or hidden modules.
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pslist
Why it's wrong here
pslist lists processes but does not detect injection.
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malfind
Why this is correct
malfind scans memory for suspicious regions indicative of code injection.
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pstree
Why it's wrong here
pstree shows process hierarchy, not injection.
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netscan
Why it's wrong here
netscan shows network connections, not injection.
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