System audit logs must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-812 | GEN002680 | SV-38477r1_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 |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-03-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36424r1_chk ) |
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| Determine the location of audit logs. # cat /.secure/etc/audnames /etc/audit/audnames For each audit log directory/file, check the ownership. # ls -lLd # ls -lLa If any audit log directory/file is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31763r1_fix) |
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| Change the ownership of the audit log directory/file. # chown root |