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Oct 25, 2024 · Operations

Tracing Linux Process Capability Changes with eBPF

The article explains how to use eBPF tracepoints to monitor and record changes in Linux process capabilities, detailing the kernel data structures, BPF program logic, and user‑space handling needed to debug real‑world capability issues such as tcpdump failures and systemd service launches.

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Tracing Linux Process Capability Changes with eBPF