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System audit logs must be group-owned by bin, sys, or system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22702 | GEN002690 | SV-38902r1_rule | ECLP-1 ECTP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Sensitive system and user information could provide a malicious user with enough information to penetrate further into the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37246r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Procedure: # grep -p bin: /etc/security/audit/config Directories to search will be listed under the bin stanza. # ls -la If any audit log file is not group-owned by bin, sys, or system, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33355r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group ownership of the audit log file(s). Procedure: # chgrp system < audit log file > |