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All system audit files must not have extended ACLs.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22369 | GEN002710 M6 | SV-38102r1_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 |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-01-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37639r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to view the ACLs of the audit files. ls -Ll /var/audit If the permissions include a '+', the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32880r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to remove the extended ACLs. chmod -N |