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System audit tool executables must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22370 | GEN002715 | SV-26504r1_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 |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-01-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-27558r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the audit tool executables are owned by root. # ls -l /sbin/auditctl /sbin/auditd /sbin/ausearch /sbin/aureport /sbin/autrace /sbin/audispd If any listed file is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-23742r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the owner of the audit tool executable to root. # chown root [audit tool executable] |