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System audit logs must be group-owned by wheel.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22702 | GEN002690 M6 | SV-38144r1_rule | ECLP-1 ECTP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Sensitive system and user information could provide a malicious user with enough information to penetrate further into the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-01-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37513r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to verify group ownership of the files. ls -Ll /var/audit If any file is not group owned by wheel, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32761r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to change group ownership of the file. chgrp wheel /var/audit/ |