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Access to audit configuration files must be restricted.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-25380 | OSX00680 M6 | SV-38570r1_rule | ECTP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Audit configuration files are susceptible to unauthorized, and possibly anonymous, tampering if proper permissions are not applied. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide Draft | 2013-01-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37764r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to view the permissions on the audit control files. ls -lL /etc/security If any audit control file has a permission less restricted than 555, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33008r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to set the file permissions. chmod 555 /etc/security/ |