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The audit system must be configured to audit failed attempts to access files and programs.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-29236 | GEN002720-2 | SV-37612r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| 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 | 2016-07-22 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-31649r1_fix) |
|---|
| Edit the audit.rules file and add the following line(s) to enable auditing of failed attempts to access files and programs: either: -a exit,always -F arch= or both: -a exit,always -F arch= -a exit,always -F arch= Restart the auditd service. # service auditd restart |