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System audit tool executables must not have extended ACLs.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22373 | GEN002718 | SV-38779r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| To prevent unauthorized access or manipulation of system audit logs, the tools for manipulating those logs must be protected. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37202r1_chk ) |
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| Determine if system audit tool executables have extended ACLs Audit tools include, but are not limited to audit, auditcat, auditconv, auditpr, auditselect, auditstream, auditbin, and auditmerge. Procedure: #aclget Check if extended permissions are disabled. If extended permissions are not disabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32469r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from the system audit tool executable(s) and disable extended permissions. #acledit |