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All system audit files must not have extended ACLs.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22369 | GEN002710 | SV-38748r1_rule | ECTP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If a user can write to the audit logs, then audit trails can be modified or destroyed and system intrusion may not be detected. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37248r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Procedure: # grep -p bin: /etc/security/audit/config Directories and files to search will be listed under the bin stanza. #aclget Check if extended permissions are disabled. If extended permissions are not disabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32466r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from the system audit file(s) and disable extended permissions. #acledit |