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# ausearch
> Query the Linux audit log for events.
> Part of the `audit` package.
> See also: `audit2why`, `audit2allow`, `aureport`.
> More information: <https://manned.org/ausearch>.
- Search for all SELinux AVC denial events:
`sudo ausearch {{[-m|--message]}} avc`
- Search for events related to a specific executable:
`sudo ausearch {{[-c|--comm]}} {{httpd}}`
- Search for events from a specific user:
`sudo ausearch {{[-ui|--uid]}} {{1000}}`
- Search for events in the last 10 minutes:
`sudo ausearch {{[-ts|--start]}} recent`
- Search for failed login attempts:
`sudo ausearch {{[-m|--message]}} user_login {{[-sv|--success]}} no`
- Search for events related to a specific file:
`sudo ausearch {{[-f|--file]}} {{path/to/file}}`
- Display results in raw format for further processing:
`sudo ausearch {{[-m|--message]}} avc --raw`