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System audit tool executables must not have extended ACLs.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22373 | GEN002718 M6 | SV-38103r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| To prevent unauthorized access or manipulation of system audit logs, the tools for manipulating those logs must be protected. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-01-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37640r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to view the ACLs of the audit tool. ls -lL /usr/sbin/audit /usr/sbin/auditd /usr/sbin/auditreduce /usr/sbin/praudit If the permissions include a '+', the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32881r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and use the following command to remove the extended ACLs. chmod -N |