[ossec-list] File '/dev/.static/dev/null0' present on /dev. Possible hidden file.

["Andrew Nelson" <freeandy@xxxxxxxxx>]

I've just installed ossec-hid and recieved the following message.

"""
OSSEC HIDS Notification.
2006 Aug 08 09:30:38

Received From: compdeandy->rootcheck
Rule: 14 fired (level 8) -> "Rootkit detection engine message"
Portion of the log(s):

File '/dev/.static/dev/null"' present on /dev. Possible hidden file.



 --END OF NOTIFICATION



OSSEC HIDS Notification.
2006 Aug 08 09:30:38

Received From: compdeandy->rootcheck
Rule: 14 fired (level 8) -> "Rootkit detection engine message"
Portion of the log(s):

File '/dev/.static/dev/null0' present on /dev. Possible hidden file.



 --END OF NOTIFICATION
"""

I've done some searching around and it appears that maybe this file
installed by udev.  Does anyone know if this indicates an actual
rootkit or if this is a false positive?

//andy


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