volatility

CommentThis allows to run Python code (...). Some valid core dump file is required, if not available, can be uploaded to the target.

Inherit

This executable can inherit functions from another.
  1. This function can be performed by any unprivileged user.
    volatility -f /path/to/core-dump volshell
    ...
    This function is performed by the privileged user if executed via sudo because the acquired privileges are not dropped.
    RemarksIf there are environment variables involved, they must be passed via sudo VAR=value ... or exported then sudo -E ....
    volatility -f /path/to/core-dump volshell
    ...
    This function is performed by the privileged user if the executable has the SUID bit set and the right ownership because the effective privileges are not dropped.
    volatility -f /path/to/core-dump volshell
    ...
    Functions

    Inherits from python, thus possibly granting its functions.