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System audit logs must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-812 | GEN002680 M6 | SV-38619r1_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 |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-01-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37779r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and use the following command to verify the owner of audit logs in the /var/audit directory. ls -lL /var/audit If any file in the /var/audit directory is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33026r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and use the following command to change the owner of the file. chown root /var/audit/ |