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System audit logs must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-227716 | GEN002680 | SV-227716r603266_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to give ownership of system audit log files to root provides the designated owner and unauthorized users with the potential to access sensitive information. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-12-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29878r488732_chk ) |
|---|
| Perform the following to determine the location of audit logs and then check the ownership. # more /etc/security/audit_control # ls -lLa If any audit log file is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-29866r488733_fix) |
|---|
| Change the ownership of the audit log file(s). Procedure: # chown root |