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The EDB Postgres Advanced Server must generate audit records when unsuccessful logons or connection attempts occur.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-69061 | PPS9-00-011900 | SV-83665r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| For completeness of forensic analysis, it is necessary to track failed attempts to log on to the DBMS. While positive identification may not be possible in a case of failed authentication, as much information as possible about the incident must be captured. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| EDB Postgres Advanced Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-11-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-69535r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Execute the following SQL as enterprisedb: SHOW edb_audit_connect; If the result is not "all" or if the current setting for this requirement has not been noted and approved by the organization in the system documentation, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-75247r2_fix) |
|---|
| Execute the following SQL as enterprisedb: ALTER SYSTEM SET edb_audit_connect = 'all'; ALTER SYSTEM SET edb_audit_disconnect = 'all'; SELECT pg_reload_conf(); or Update the system documentation to note the organizationally approved setting and corresponding justification of the setting for this requirement. |