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System audit logs must be group-owned by root, bin, or sys.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-227717 | GEN002690 | SV-227717r603266_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Sensitive system and user information could provide a malicious user with enough information to penetrate further into the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-09-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29879r488735_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine the location of audit logs and then check the group-ownership. Procedure: # more /etc/security/audit_control # ls -lLd If any audit log file is not group-owned by root, bin, or sys, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-29867r488736_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group ownership of the audit log file(s). Procedure: # chgrp root |