System audit tool executables must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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| V-22370 | GEN002715 | SV-26504r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Low |
| Description |
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| To prevent unauthorized access or manipulation of system audit logs, the tools for manipulating those logs must be protected. |
| STIG | Date |
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| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-07-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-23742r1_fix) |
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| Change the owner of the audit tool executable to root. # chown root [audit tool executable] |