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The operating system must protect audit information from unauthorized read access.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-203616 SRG-OS-000057-GPOS-00027 SV-203616r557574_rule Medium
Description
Unauthorized disclosure of audit records can reveal system and configuration data to attackers, thus compromising its confidentiality. Audit information includes all information (e.g., audit records, audit settings, audit reports) needed to successfully audit operating system activity.
STIG Date
General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide 2022-11-21

Details

Check Text ( C-3741r557572_chk )
Verify the operating system protects audit information from unauthorized read access. If it does not, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-3741r557573_fix)
Configure the operating system to protect audit information from unauthorized read access.