aa-decode - decode hex-encoded in AppArmor log files
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Bugs
None. Please report any you find to gitlab at <https://gitlab.com/apparmor/apparmor/-/issues>.
Description
aa-decode will decode hex-encoded strings as seen in AppArmor log output. It will also take an audit log
on standard input and convert any hex-encoded AppArmor log entries and display them on standard output.
Examples
$ aa-decode 2F746D702F666F6F20626172
Decoded: /tmp/foo bar
$ cat /var/log/kern.log | aa-decode
... denied_mask="r::" fsuid=1000 ouid=1000 name=/tmp/foo bar
Name
aa-decode - decode hex-encoded in AppArmor log files
Options
--help
displays a short usage statement.
See Also
apparmor(7) AppArmor 4.1.1 2025-07-23 AA-DECODE(8)
Synopsis
aa-decode [option] <HEX STRING>
