VIB Info
Overview
Section titled “Overview”Evidence: VIB Info
Description: ESXi VIB Info
Category: System
Platform: esxi
Short Name: vibinfo
Is Parsed: Yes
Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes
Collect File(s): No
Background
Section titled “Background”vSphere Installation Bundles (VIBs) are software packages that extend ESXi functionality with drivers, agents, and system tools. VIB inventory tracks installed software, patch levels, and third-party additions, providing visibility into the software attack surface.
Data Collected
Section titled “Data Collected”This collector gathers structured data about vib info.
VIB Info Data
Section titled “VIB Info Data”| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
Name | Name | Example value |
Version | Version | Example value |
Vendor | Vendor | Example value |
AcceptanceLevel | Acceptance Level | Example value |
InstallDate | Install Date | Example value |
Collection Method
Section titled “Collection Method”This collector parses VIB package information, extracting package names, versions, vendors, installation dates, acceptance levels, signatures, and package descriptions for each installed VIB on the ESXi host.
Forensic Value
Section titled “Forensic Value”VIB analysis helps identify unauthorized software installations, detect malicious packages masquerading as legitimate tools, validate patch compliance, and trace software-based persistence mechanisms. Unsigned or community-level VIBs warrant additional scrutiny as potential compromise vectors.