All system audit files must not have extended ACLs.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22369 | GEN002710 | SV-38355r1_rule | ECTP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If a user can write to the audit logs, then audit trails can be modified or destroyed and system intrusion may not be detected. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-06-27 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36436r2_chk ) |
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| Check the system audit log files for extended ACLs. Determine the location of the log files. # cat /.secure/etc/audnames /etc/audit/audnames For each audit file, check for extended ACLs. # ls -lLd # ls -lLa If the permissions include a "+" the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31775r1_fix) |
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| Remove the optional ACL from the file. # chacl -z [audit file] |