Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-22508 | GEN006571 | SV-26860r1_rule | ECAT-1 | Low |
Description |
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Extended attributes in file systems are used to contain arbitrary data and file metadata with security implications. |
STIG | Date |
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Draft AIX Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2011-08-17 |
Check Text ( C-27830r1_chk ) |
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If using AIDE, verify the configuration contains the "xattrs" option for all monitored files and directories. If the option is not present, this is a finding. If using a different file integrity tool, check the configuration per tool documentation. |
Fix Text (F-24102r1_fix) |
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If using AIDE, edit the configuration and add the "xattrs" option for all monitored files and directories. If using a different file integrity tool, configure extended attributes checking per the tool's documentation. |