VMirvisit

VMirvisit is a software application designed for virtual machine introspection. It allows users to analyze the memory of a running virtual machine without altering the guest operating system's execution. This is achieved by accessing the virtual machine's memory directly from the host system.

The primary use case for VMirvisit is in digital forensics and malware analysis. By examining the memory of a compromised system, analysts can uncover hidden processes, network connections, and malicious code that might not be detectable through traditional file system analysis. VMirvisit can capture snapshots of a virtual machine's memory, which can then be analyzed offline.

Key features of VMirvisit often include the ability to identify running processes, extract loaded modules and libraries, and search for specific patterns or strings within the memory dump. It can also assist in reconstructing data structures and understanding the runtime state of the guest operating system. VMirvisit typically supports various hypervisors, such as VMware and VirtualBox, enabling its use across different virtualized environments.

The tool is valuable for security researchers and incident responders who need to investigate suspicious activities or recover data from a virtual machine. Its non-intrusive nature makes it a preferred method for collecting forensic evidence from a live system.