Suspicious Invocation of Shell through AWK - Linux (via process_creation)

This rule detects the execution of "awk" or it's sibling commands, to invoke a shell using the system() function. This behavior is frequently linked with attempts to execute arbitrary commands or escalate privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access or further exploitation.

SigmahighLinuxv1
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Known false positives

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