extracting-memory-artifacts-with-rekall

Analyze memory dumps with Rekall to identify indicators of compromise.

Updated Apr 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/YukiIto1999/ctf-sleuth --skill extracting-memory-artifacts-with-rekall
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Skill: extracting-memory-artifacts-with-rekall
Source: https://github.com/YukiIto1999/ctf-sleuth/tree/main/.claude/skills/extracting-memory-artifacts-with-rekall
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/YukiIto1999/ctf-sleuth --skill extracting-memory-artifacts-with-rekall

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires rekall, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Rekall memory forensics enables rapid identification of indicators of compromise in memory dumps, including process hollowing, injected code via VAD anomalies, hidden processes, and rootkit activity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Analyze memory dumps with Rekall to surface hollowed or injected code, VAD anomalies, hidden processes, and suspicious artifacts.
  • Correlate findings with process lists, network activity, and kernel artifacts to build incident context.
  • Real-world use case: malware analysts quickly triage a memory image from a suspected machine to identify rootkits and code injections.

Quick Start

Analyze a memory image with Rekall to uncover process hollowing, injected code, and hidden artifacts.

Frequently Asked Questions about extracting-memory-artifacts-with-rekall

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I detect process hollowing and injected code in a memory dump?

Memory forensics with Rekall analyzes memory dumps to detect process hollowing and injected code by identifying VAD anomalies and correlating suspicious artifacts with process lists and kernel activity.

What memory artifacts does Rekall identify during incident response?

Rekall identifies memory artifacts including hidden processes, rootkit activity, VAD anomalies, and injected code, correlating these findings with network activity and kernel artifacts to build incident context.

Can I use Rekall to find hidden processes and rootkits in a memory image?

Yes, Rekall analyzes memory images to find hidden processes and rootkit activity by examining kernel artifacts and process lists, making it suitable for malware analysis and incident response in controlled environments.

Do I need a specific profile to analyze memory dumps with Rekall?

Rekall requires a memory image and supports optional autodetect and profile settings to tailor analysis, enabling the identification of indicators of compromise across different system environments.

How does VAD anomaly detection work in Rekall memory forensics?

VAD anomaly detection in Rekall examines Virtual Address Descriptors to identify injected code and process hollowing, correlating these memory artifacts with process lists to surface indicators of compromise during analysis.

Is Rekall memory forensics suitable for red-team exercises?

Rekall memory forensics is applicable to red-team exercises in controlled environments, analyzing memory dumps to identify indicators of compromise like injected code, hidden processes, and rootkit activity.