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System audit logs must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-812 | GEN002680 | SV-38900r1_rule | ECTP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to give ownership of system audit log files to root provides the designated owner and unauthorized users with the potential to access sensitive information. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37189r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Perform the following to determine the location of audit logs and then check the ownership. 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 owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-966r2_fix) |
|---|
| Change the ownership of the audit log file(s). Procedure: # chown root |