microsoft / microsoft/SysmonForLinux

sourcehostname always empty

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Description

Hello, I've noticed sourcehostname is always empty in the syslog file, is there a way to fix this?

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the empty sourcehostname value in the SysmonForLinux syslog output, then trace the source-hostname handling in the syslog emission path. Done means the field is populated with the correct source hostname; add or run a focused verification if the existing test coverage identifies a suitable location.

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Tech stack
c
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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