memdiskfind

memdiskfind

No parameters
    memdiskfind doesn't take any command-line options. It scans memory and outputs the findings to standard output.

The `memdiskfind` command is a tool used to locate potential disk images within the system's memory. It scans the physical memory, searching for patterns that resemble the signatures and metadata of common filesystem types such as ext2/3/4, FAT, NTFS, ISO9660, and others.

This command is useful in forensics investigations, data recovery scenarios, and situations where a disk image might have been loaded into memory without being explicitly mounted or accessible through traditional means. It works by examining raw memory dumps or live memory to identify potentially recoverable data. The command identifies the start of the image, and the size. This can be used for further analysis.

The tool is typically used when suspecting a filesystem is in memory, but its location is unknown. It provides insights which assist in recovering or reconstructing the filesystem for further analysis and evidence gathering.

• The command scans all available memory which takes time.
• Memory scans may disrupt system performance.
• False positives are possible, as memory may contain data that resembles filesystem signatures.

The output typically consists of lines indicating the starting address of potential disk images found in memory, as well as information about the filesystem type identified. The output can be piped to other tools for further analysis.
Example: 0x7f8c98880000: ext4 filesystem

dd(1), strings(1), grep(1)