The audit system must be configured to audit file deletions.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-29240 | GEN002740-2 | SV-37656r1_rule | ECAR-1 ECAR-2 ECAR-3 | Medium |
| Description |
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| If the system is not configured to audit certain activities and write them to an audit log, it is more difficult to detect and track system compromises and damages incurred during a system compromise. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-07-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-31683r1_fix) |
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| Edit the audit.rules file and add the following line to enable auditing of deletions: -a exit,always -S rmdir Restart the auditd service. # service auditd restart |